Developing an HMIS Architecture Framework to Support a National Health Care eHealth Strategy Reform: A Case Study...

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Public Health
• Information Systems

Background:

• Low- and middle-income countries are increasingly investing in health management information systems (HMIS) as key eHealth interventions.
• Implementing a national HMIS is crucial for strengthening health systems and improving healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present Morocco's experience in implementing its first national HMIS using an "urbanization" methodology.
• To share lessons learned from this process for similar HMIS interventions in other countries.

Main Methods:

• The study employed an information architecture methodology termed "urbanization" to design the national HMIS.
• This approach focused on leveraging existing capacities and ensuring the sustainability of the new HMIS.

Main Results:

• The "urbanization" process involved engaging all stakeholders from the project's inception through its rollout.
• Strategies included fostering local ownership, promoting active data usage among users, and utilizing existing personnel rotation policies.

Conclusions:

• Successful HMIS implementation requires stakeholder involvement, local ownership, and active data utilization.
• Leveraging existing structures and policies is vital for sustainable capacity building in eHealth interventions.