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Options to Improve Reporting of Routine Health Data into the District Health Information System (DHIS2) by Private Health Facilities in Mukono District, Uganda
Mukono District expanded its health management information system reporting mandate to include over 40 additional private health facilities to address gaps in district-level health data due to increasing private sector care-seeking. Despite this, reporting from private facilities remains low, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate district health information and poor performance on the district league table. This brief synthesizes evidence on options to improve reporting of health data to DHIS2 by private health facilities, categorizing factors into technical, organizational, and behavioral determinants. Technical solutions include standardized data collection tools and mobile-friendly interfaces allowing offline data capture. Organizational improvements involve linking reporting to mandatory annual licensure through platforms like SQIS+. Behavioral strategies emphasize non-monetary recognition, consistent feedback, and continuous on-site mentorship to mitigate high staff turnover. The brief concludes that a multi-dimensional approach aligning technical simplicity with organizational and behavioral changes is essential to improve DHIS2 reporting by private sector facilities in Mukono District.
Development Impacts of Deforestation in LMICs
Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, spanning approximately 41,144 hectares, is one of Uganda’s most ecologically significant forests, serving as a vital biodiversity hotspot and a key wildlife corridor between major conservation areas. Despite its protected status since 1932, Bugoma faces increasing threats from agricultural expansion, particularly sugarcane cultivation, which was legally sanctioned despite public opposition. Urbanization, infrastructure development and resource extraction have further increased human pressure on the forest, disrupting the traditional coexistence between local communities and the ecosystem. Efforts by civil society organizations to halt deforestation through legal action have been unsuccessful, largely due to a lack of quality scientific evidence, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the forest and the exclusion of local voices in land-use decisions.