Tanzania is taking bold steps to enhance the quality, completeness, and use of Family Planning (FP) and RMNCAH data by embedding DHIS2 data-quality tools within its national Health Management Information System (HMIS).
Over three focused days (27 -29 Aug, 2025), national and regional stakeholders collaborated to ensure that health data is reliable, actionable, and drives better planning and service delivery from community facilities to national programs.
Objective: Create a decision-grade data ecosystem that supports evidence-based investments and measurable health impact.
Leadership and Collaboration:
The initiative was led by the Ministry of Health, working with RHMT/CHMT focal persons and partners including Chai Global Health, UMATI Tanzania, and Engender Health Tanzania, with technical support from the University of Dar es Salaam’s DHIS2 Lab.
Key Results and Validation:
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Strengthened FP and RMNCAH data flows in DHIS2
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Identified and addressed data gaps using WHO and DHIS2 Data Quality tools
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Improved visibility of FP commodity availability
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Aligned reporting between public, private, and ADDO facilities
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Developed a time-bound national action plan with clear responsibilities and follow-up mechanisms
Strategic Approach:
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Invest in human capacity to sustain data-use culture
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Tighten validation rules for improved data integrity
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Enhance supply chain visibility for essential commodities
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Institutionalize governance through regular review meetings integrated into the HMIS
Alignment and Impact:
These actions directly support Tanzania’s National Data Quality Guidelines and contribute to sustainable, scalable improvements across the health sector. By strengthening data-driven decision-making, Tanzania is ensuring that every investment in health is guided by trusted evidence and leads to tangible outcomes for women, children, and families.