Building Digital Surveillance Capacity for Faster Outbreak Detection
As global health systems push for stronger early warning mechanisms, timely detection of public health threats at the community level remains essential—especially in island and border regions where response time is critical. In July 2025, targeted Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) trainings were conducted in Unguja and Pemba to enhance the ability of frontline health workers to […]
Building Capacity for Sustainable Health Systems
Capacity-building remains at the heart of sustainable digital health transformation By equipping organizational users with the skills to effectively engage with information systems, we empower them to independently manage and sustain the solutions built for them In July 2025, UDSM DHIS2 Lab conducted an intensive technical training for the Zanzibar HMIS and ZIHHTLP teams at […]
iCareConnect+ Training Session at CSSC Mgolole Health Centre
Many Low and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) struggle to implement Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) that truly mirror the patient journey. That is why UDSM DHIS2 Lab is proud to partner with CSSC to deploy iCareConnect+ – an innovative, open-soure EMR built on OpenMRS (a recognized digital public good). UDSM DHIS2 Lab experts have engaged in training […]
ICCHW Payment Platform Training of Trainers
We are proud to have been part of a significant step forward in strengthening healthcare in Tanzania! The recent HRHIS – CHW Module (Component in the ICCHW Payment Platform) Training of Trainers workshop has successfully concluded, moving us closer to enhanced Community Health Worker (CHW) management. Our team at the UDSM DHIS Lab was priviledged […]
Shortcourse on Health Data Analytics & Visualization for Actionable Insights
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) DHIS2 Lab, in collaboration with Tanzania Data Lab (dLab), is excited to announce a 5-day hands-on short course on Health Data Analytics and Visualization. The first batch training program will be held from 25 to 29 August 2025 at the CoICT Kijitonyama Campus, Dar es Salaam. Participants will […]
Strengthening Global DHIS2 Innovation: UDSM DHIS2 Lab Hosts UiO Extensibility Team for Developer Sync
On 21st May 2025 the UDSM DHIS2 Lab welcomed members of the DHIS2 Extensibility Team from the University of Oslo (UiO) for an intensive developer sync session aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and alignment on global DHIS2 platform advancements. The session featured in-depth discussions on the evolution of the DHIS2 technology stack—from the legacy […]
2024 UDSM DHIS2 Lab Annual Progress & Achievements Report
We are excited to present the 2024 Annual Progress & Achievements Report of the UDSM DHIS2 Lab, a comprehensive document that showcases a year of innovation, impact, and partnerships. This report highlights key milestones and accomplishments across various sectors, with a strong focus on health information system strengthening, software innovation, data interoperability, and impactful collaborations […]
Zanzibar Afya Week 2025 – Explore the Future of Digital Health
The UDSM DHIS2 Lab is thrilled to be participating in Zanzibar Afya Week 2025, showcasing some of our most impactful digital health innovations that are actively transforming healthcare service delivery across Tanzania and Zanzibar. 📍 Come visit our booth to experience live demonstrations of the following flagship solutions: 🩺 iCareConnect+An advanced, DHIS2-integrated electronic medical records […]
UDSM DHIS2 Lab in UDSM Research and Innovation Week 2025
Get ready to witness the future of health innovation! The UDSM DHIS2 Lab is thrilled to invite you to our booth at this year’s Research and Innovation Week! Discover how we’re transforming healthcare in Tanzania with two groundbreaking projects: 🩺 iCareConnect+: Imagine seamless digital medical records across hospitals, clinics, and dispensaries! iCareConnect+ is making it […]
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Henrick Mwasita Earns His PhD in Computer Science
Join us in congratulating Dr. Henrick Mwasita! We are incredibly proud to celebrate our colleague, Henrick Mwasita, who has successfully defended his PhD in Computer Science. His dedication and hard work have culminated in this remarkable achievement. His study aimed to improve collaborative online learning by making it more focused, inclusive, and effective. His research […]