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WHAT WE DO

Data-driven health systems

Health informatics sits at the intersection of data, technology, and health systems. At UWRA, we design, implement, and evaluate health information systems that improve the collection, analysis, and use of health data for better decision-making at all levels.

Our work spans health data management, interoperability, data analytics, and user-centered design — ensuring that health information is not just collected, but transformed into actionable intelligence for communities, health workers, and policymakers.

Health data is only as valuable as the decisions it informs. We build systems that turn information into action.

Health Data Management
System Interoperability
Data Analytics & Visualization
User-Centered Design
Data Security & Privacy
EXPERTISE

Key areas of focus

Our health informatics work spans the full spectrum of data and technology applications in health.

Health Information Systems

Designing, implementing, and strengthening health information systems for better data collection, reporting, and use.

Data Interoperability

Building systems that communicate seamlessly across platforms, enabling data sharing and integration for comprehensive health intelligence.

Data Analytics

Transforming raw health data into actionable insights through descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

User-Centered Design

Designing intuitive, accessible health information tools with end-users — health workers, managers, and communities.

Data Security & Privacy

Ensuring health data is protected through robust security frameworks, privacy policies, and ethical data governance.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Developing data systems that support robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning for health programs and interventions.

ACTIVE PROJECTS

Health informatics projects

Current initiatives that leverage health informatics to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes.

Data Management

Community Health Data Platform

A centralized data platform for community health workers to record, track, and report on health services, referrals, and outcomes.

In development
Analytics

Health Service Utilization Dashboard

A real-time dashboard for county health managers to monitor service utilization, identify gaps, and allocate resources effectively.

In development
Systems

Referral Network Information System

An information system that tracks patient referrals across the health system, enabling real-time monitoring and quality improvement.

In development
Interoperability

Health Data Integration Hub

An interoperability framework connecting disparate health information systems to enable comprehensive, patient-centered data sharing.

In development
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TECHNOLOGY STACK

Tools & technologies

The tools and platforms we leverage to build robust health informatics solutions.

DHIS2

Health information system

Power BI

Analytics & visualization

OpenMRS

Medical record system

QGIS

Spatial analytics

AWS

Cloud infrastructure

OpenHIE

Health interoperability

CommCare

Mobile data collection

R / Python

Data science

COLLABORATE

Partner with UWRA on health informatics

Join us in building data-driven health systems. We welcome collaborations with health systems, technology partners, researchers, and governments.

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