I thank the DHIS2 team for this post. These sorts of demonstrations are very important. Connecting CCE monitoring data to DHIS2 (and other important decision-making systems) significantly increases the utility of such data by making it available in the context of users’ existing workflows. This post is evidence of ecosystem-wide advances in technical standards (e.g., WHO PQS EMS standards) and technical implementation, which are making it easier for countries to connect CCE data to their own decision-making processes and national I.T. systems.
Given the reference to the work in Nigeria, I want to highlight that the approach mentioned is not specific to Berlinger or DHIS2. That work is demonstrating a reusable technical approach to connect CCE monitoring from multiple suppliers to various decision-making systems, including:
- eLMIS platforms
- Inventory management systems
- Maintenance / asset management systems
- Unified cold-chain dashboards
- and others
The effort is aligned with Gavi’s CCE Data Interoperability Technical Reference and is being informed by the recent UNICEF-led industry consultative process on Interoperable CCE Data Delivery, conducted during Q1 of this year. At the ecosystem level, these interoperability efforts are driving towards a common approach to benefit both countries and suppliers.
Please send me a message if you’re interested in additional details. I don’t don’t presume to speak for DHIS2 or Berlinger, but I would be happy to share what I know about the broader CCE data interoperability strategy and efforts
Best,
Benson
New Horizons