Abstract:

Health Information systems are increasingly important for measuring and improving the quality and coverage of health services. Reliable and timely health information is vital for operational and strategic decision making that save lives and enhances health. In Ethiopia information quality and use remain weak, particularly at district health offices and primary health care facilities to facilitate decision making. Therefore, this analysis will signal the current status of Health Management Information System (HMIS) in area of observation. In Hadiya zone there are 311 health posts, 61 health centers and 4 hospitals in 13 rural districts and 4 town administrations. In Hadiya zone 83% of health facilities fully implementing HMIS and 17% of them especially at health post level need further assistance for full implementation.

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