Using open source platforms to collect and visualize data on health systems
The digitization of health management information systems (HMIS) is costly when taking account of the cost of computers, internet connectivity, and the cost of software. DHIS2 is a free, open-source software platform for collecting, analyzing, visualizing and sharing health data disaggregated by sex. Countries using DHIS2 have full ownership of the platform and the data contained in the platform.