Examining the development and utilisation of Community-Based Health Information Systems (CBHIS) in Africa: A Scoping Review.
Beatrice KuvunaMoriasi Abednego NyanchokaFatuma GuleidMichael OgutuBenjamin TsofaJacinta NzingaPublished in: Wellcome open research (2024)
CBHIS utilizes both paper-based and electronic-based systems to collect and process data. Nevertheless, most countries rely on paper-based systems. Most of the CBHIS investments have focused on its digitization and enhancing data collection, process, and quality. However, there is a need to shift the emphasis towards enabling data utilisation at the community level and community empowerment.