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 […]
Congratulations to Simon Machera!
🎉 Huge congratulations to our colleague Simon Machera for completing his MSc in Data Science! A vital member of the DHIS2 Lab and UDSM’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Simon has contributed significantly to our HMIS/DHIS2 work in Tanzania through his skills in technical support, analytics, and software development. Simon’s MSc research focused on […]
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 […]
Internationally Recognized Innovation in Health Data Management
The UDSM DHIS2 Lab is proud to have played a crucial role in supporting the Tanzania Ministry of Health in implementing an AI-driven alert triage system, a groundbreaking solution that enhances real-time disease surveillance and outbreak detection. This innovation has not only strengthened national health security but has also gained international recognition, showcasing Tanzania’s leadership […]
Dr. Honest Kimaro Recognized Among Tanzania’s Top 100 Changemakers of 2024!
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Honest Kimaro, our UDSM DHIS2 Lab Coordinator, has been listed among the Top 100 Tanzanian Changemakers of 2024! Indeed, this is well-deserved recognition since Dr. Honest has played a pivotal role in driving digital health innovations in Tanzania since 2002, when the UDSM DHIS2 Lab was established at the […]
Implementation and deployment of upgraded eIDSR
INTRODUCTION In the ever changing field of public health, the ability to detect and respond swiftly is paramount. With weaker health systems and insufficient surveillance, outbreaks are more likely to go undetected and untreated. To ensure that actions are suitably targeted and effective in assisting epidemic control, timely data collection, management, sharing, analysis, and reporting […]