Country measurement and evaluation

Country health information systems include a range of population-based and health facility-based data sources. The main population-based sources of health information are census, household surveys and (sample) vital registration systems. The main health facility-related data sources are public health surveillance, health services data (also sometimes referred to as health management information system or routine health information system) and health system monitoring data (e.g. human resources, health infrastructure, financing). Lastly, national health accounts can provide a comprehensive picture of health financing.

• Monitoring, evaluation and review of national health plans
  Platform aiming to improve availability, quality and use of data needed to monitor health progress and performance and inform country health sector reviews and planning processes.

• World Health Survey
  WHO has developed and implemented a Survey Programme and a World Health Survey to compile comprehensive baseline information on the health of populations and on the outcomes associated with the investment in health systems; baseline evidence on the way health systems are currently functioning; and, ability to monitor inputs, functions, and outcomes.

• Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health
  The WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) is developing a strategy and instrument to collect household data on persons aged 50 years and older in eight countries.

• Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA)
  A health facility assessment tool developed to assist countries to assess and monitor service availability and readiness of the heath sector and to generate evidence to support the planning and managing of a health system.

• Country Health Intelligence Portal (CHIP)
  Single access point to intelligence about the health situation in countries, developed and sustained by national communities of practice of health policy makers and professionals. Health sector intelligence can be viewed by country, cross-country, by health system building blocks or by primary health care dimensions.