What is the role of community health workers in South Sudan health data collection?
Community health workers (CHWs) are a critical link between communities and the formal health system in South Sudan, particularly in remote areas where health facilities are scarce.
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Community health workers in South Sudan collect health data at the community level, including household surveys, disease surveillance, immunisation coverage, and maternal and child health data. This data is reported to health facilities and county health departments, where it is entered into DHIS2 and contributes to the national health information system. CHWs use paper-based registers and, increasingly, mobile data collection tools (such as ODK and KoBoToolbox) to record and submit data. Health informatics professionals can support CHW data quality by designing simple, user-friendly data collection tools, providing training on data recording, and establishing feedback mechanisms that show CHWs how their data is used.
SSHIA is developing training materials specifically for community health workers on basic health data collection and reporting. These materials are designed to be accessible to CHWs with limited formal education and are available in English and selected South Sudanese languages. Contact the SSHIA Training Department for more information.
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