This article provides the first ever review of literature analysing the health policy processes
of low and middle income countries (LMICs). Based on a systematic search of published …

The study of the health workforce has gained in prominence in recent years, as the dynamic
interconnections between human resource issues and health system effectiveness have …

The development of appropriate integrated and scalable information systems in the health
sector in developing countries has been difficult to achieve, and is likely to remain elusive in …

Background Using reliable information from routine health information systems over time is
an important aid to improving health outcomes, tackling disparities, enhancing efficiency …

Background In the developed world, information on vital events is routinely collected
nationally to inform population and health policies. However, in many low-and middle …

As in many developing countries, lack of reliable data and grossly inadequate appreciation
and use of available information in planning and management of health services were two …

Background Routine health information systems (RHIS) are vital for the acquisition of data
for health sector planning, monitoring, and evaluation. However, in developing countries the …

Background The health management information system has been implemented at all levels
of healthcare delivery to ensure quality data production and information use in Ethiopia …

Abstract Background The Comprehensive Rural Health Services Project Ballabgarh, run by
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has a computerized Health …

This chapter focuses on the collection and management of public health information, in
contrast to clinical information, which concerns individual patient care encounters. Even …