Assessing the integration of refugee health data into national health information systems in Jordan, Lebanon, and Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing number of protracted refugee crises globally, it is essential to ensure strong national health information systems (HIS) in displacement settings that include refugee-sensitive data and disaggregation by refugee status. This multi-country study aims to assess the degree of integration of refugee health data into national HIS in Jordan, Lebanon, and Uganda and identify the strengths and weaknesses of their national HIS in terms of collecting and reporting on refugee-related health indicators.

Methods

The study employs a comparative country analysis approach using a three-phase framework. The first phase involved reviewing 4120 indicators compiled from global health organizations, followed by a multi-stage refinement process, resulting in 45 indi

SUBMITTER: Bou-Karroum L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11299268 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature