Advancing Tanzania’s Information Systems Interoperability Agenda
Tanzania is advancing systems integration by chaneling data from vertical program systems into the national HMIS (ZHMIS) through the Zanzibar Health Information Layer. The objective is reliable, production-ready exchange that strengthens routine reporting and supports timely, evidence-based decisions. Led by the Ministry of Health Zanzibar and the UDSM DHIS2 Lab with other stakeholders collaborating the […]
From California to Tanzania: A 6-Week Journey in Digital Health Research
It was a great privilege to host Prof. Sadaf Ashtari from California State University, USA, for a 6-week research stay at the UDSM DHIS2 Lab. Her work on Data Quality Assessment in DHIS2 Systems: A Case Study in Tanzania provided an invaluable opportunity to exchange expertise, […]
Boosting Health Data Reliability for Informed Decisions
Accurate population data is essential for effective health sector planning and monitoring. In Tanzania, the recent working session brought together the Ministry of Health, National Bureau of Statistics, UDSM DHIS2 Lab, HISP Tanzania, and partners to align the DHIS2 Health Management Information System (HMIS) with the latest 2022 census-based population projections. This update replaces the […]
Improving Malaria Data Visibility to Drive Better Outcomes
Quality and well-analysed data remain essential for monitoring malaria cases, deaths, and other relevant indicators to understand the disease burden, identify high-risk areas, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and services as countries intensify their efforts toward malaria elimination. In collaboration with Swiss TPH, we conducted a focused dashboard review session at the Swiss TPH […]
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 […]
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 […]
DHIS2 Annual Conference 2023
The University of Dar es Salaam DHIS2 Lab proudly participated in the DHIS2 Annual Conference 2023, held at the University of Oslo, Norway. The conference brought together DHIS2 implementers, developers, government stakeholders, and international partners to share experiences, innovations, and progress in digital health systems. As part of our contribution, the UDSM DHIS2 Lab showcased […]
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 […]
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 […]