The questionnaire was developed by reviewing current literature on HIS in developing countries (Hanmer 1999; Odhiambo-Otieno 2005a; Odhiambo-Otieno 2005b; Ozkan, Baykal & Sincan 2006;
Health Metrics Network 2008a;
Health Metrics Network 2008b; Yusof et al.
(15.)
Health Metrics Network. Framework and standards for country health information systems.
The work of the
Health Metrics Network, with its by-line 'Better Information Better Decisions Better Health', (3) is encouraging although they have not quite got down to the grassroots level yet.
The topic this year was Health Information and the conference was co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the
Health Metrics Network (HMN).
This work was only possible thanks to the support of the
Health Metrics Network (HMN), a global partnership established in 2005, with the goal of strengthening country health information systems and improving data availability, quality and use.
In the year 2009 I had the opportunity to participate in the Assessment of the Vital Registration System conducted by the University of Queensland in collaboration with
Health Metrics Network at the WHO.
He provided an excellent analysis of the current HIS weaknesses and the results from its recent
Health Metrics Network assessment.