How can we use health data to address health inequities in South Sudan?
South Sudan has significant health inequities between states, between urban and rural areas, and between different population groups. How can health informatics and data analysis be used to identify and address these inequities?
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Community health data — collected by community health workers — is essential for capturing health information from populations that do not access formal health facilities. Strengthening community health information systems is a key strategy for addressing health data gaps in remote and underserved areas.
Equity-focused indicators should be included in the national health information system. For example, tracking the proportion of deliveries attended by skilled birth attendants by county and by urban/rural location reveals inequities that aggregate national data would hide. SSHIA advocates for the inclusion of equity-focused indicators in the national HMIS.
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