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Data Quality in South Sudan’s Routine Health Information System: A Baseline Assessment

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Abstract

This study assesses the completeness, timeliness and accuracy of routine health data across 45 facilities in three states, identifying systemic gaps and proposing practical improvement interventions led by trained health information officers.

Methodology

Mixed-methods design combining quantitative analysis of routine data with qualitative interviews of health workers and managers.

Findings

The study finds that targeted capacity building and mentoring significantly improve data quality indicators, and recommends institutionalising such programmes nationally.

References

Ministry of Health (2024). Health Sector Strategic Plan. WHO (2023). Data Quality Review Framework. SSHIA (2025). Annual Report.

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