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  • Neftaly Strengthen the MOH monitoring and evaluation to enable evidence based decision making, sector learning and performance improvement

    Neftaly Strengthen the MOH monitoring and evaluation to enable evidence based decision making, sector learning and performance improvement

    Neftaly: Strengthening Ministry of Health (MOH) Monitoring & Evaluation for Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Sector Performance

    Robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are essential for effective health sector governance, accountability, and continuous improvement. At Neftaly (South African Youth Project), we work in close partnership with Ministries of Health to enhance national M&E systems, enabling them to generate quality data, drive sector learning, and guide strategic, evidence-based decision-making.


    Program Goal

    To strengthen the Ministry of Health’s M&E systems and institutional capacity to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable data that supports evidence-based planning, policy formulation, sector learning, and performance improvement.


    Strategic Objectives

    • Enhance MOH capacity for data collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization.
    • Institutionalize systems and processes that support real-time monitoring, transparency, and accountability.
    • Promote evidence-informed decision-making across national and subnational health systems.
    • Foster a culture of learning and adaptive management within the health sector.

    Key Focus Areas

    1. Strengthening M&E Systems and Frameworks

    • Support the development and refinement of national M&E frameworks, indicators, and performance monitoring plans aligned with national health strategies.
    • Integrate M&E systems with digital health information platforms (e.g., DHIS2, eHealth, EMRs).
    • Develop standardized reporting tools, SOPs, and data quality protocols for national and subnational use.

    2. Capacity Building and Institutional Development

    • Conduct training and mentorship for MOH staff at all levels in M&E principles, data use, and performance monitoring.
    • Establish and strengthen dedicated M&E units or focal points within key departments.
    • Promote cross-departmental collaboration to enhance shared learning and integrated analysis.

    3. Data Quality and Use for Decision-Making

    • Conduct regular Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and build data verification mechanisms.
    • Support evidence review forums, program dashboards, and health sector performance reviews.
    • Facilitate timely and data-driven decision-making to improve program planning, resource allocation, and service delivery.

    4. Sector Learning and Knowledge Sharing

    • Establish platforms for health sector learning, including annual reviews, peer exchanges, and knowledge-sharing workshops.
    • Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned across programs and partners.
    • Promote the use of data for policy advocacy and health system strengthening.

    Expected Results

    • Improved data quality, timeliness, and accessibility across MOH programs and departments.
    • Strengthened national capacity for strategic planning, reporting, and performance tracking.
    • A responsive, evidence-based health sector that learns from experience and adapts for better results.
    • Greater transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in health policy and programming.

    Why This Matters

    Evidence-based decision-making is key to building a responsive and equitable health system. By investing in the Ministry of Health’s M&E capacity, Neftaly helps ensure that decisions are informed by reliable data, leading to better health outcomes, smarter investments, and stronger public trust.


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    We welcome collaboration with government stakeholders, donors, and technical partners to support sustainable M&E systems that drive real impact in public health.

  • Neftaly Strengthen the national health information and M&E systems for evidence based decision making for HIV, TB and Malaria response in Uganda

    Neftaly Strengthen the national health information and M&E systems for evidence based decision making for HIV, TB and Malaria response in Uganda

    Neftaly: Strengthening National Health Information and M&E Systems for an Evidence-Based HIV, TB, and Malaria Response in Uganda

    Effective health programming depends on accurate, timely, and actionable data. In Uganda, where HIV, TB, and malaria remain leading public health challenges, robust health information and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) systems are critical for driving impact, accountability, and resource optimization.

    Neftaly (South African Youth Project) is supporting the Government of Uganda to strengthen national health information systems and M&E capacities to enable evidence-based decision-making and accelerate progress toward disease control and elimination targets.


    Program Goal

    To strengthen Uganda’s national health information and M&E systems to support the generation, analysis, and use of quality data for effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIV, TB, and malaria programs.


    Strategic Objectives

    • Improve the availability, quality, and timeliness of data for HIV, TB, and malaria indicators at all levels of the health system.
    • Enhance the capacity of national and subnational institutions to manage and utilize health information systems (HIS) and M&E frameworks.
    • Promote a culture of data use for decision-making, program learning, and accountability.
    • Align disease-specific M&E systems with the broader national health information system (e.g., DHIS2) for integrated reporting and planning.

    Key Focus Areas

    1. Health Information System Strengthening

    • Upgrade and integrate electronic data systems (e.g., DHIS2, eLMIS, EMR) to improve data flow from facility to national level.
    • Ensure interoperability and harmonization across HIV, TB, and malaria vertical programs.
    • Support digital innovations for real-time data collection, validation, and visualization.

    2. M&E Framework Development and Alignment

    • Review and harmonize national M&E frameworks and indicator sets for HIV, TB, and malaria.
    • Support development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, and reporting guidelines for all levels.
    • Align indicators with national health strategic plans, Global Fund grants, and international reporting standards (e.g., WHO, UNAIDS).

    3. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening

    • Train M&E officers, program managers, and frontline health workers in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and use.
    • Strengthen M&E units within the Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, and disease-specific programs.
    • Support data quality assessments (DQAs), supportive supervision, and mentoring across districts and health facilities.

    4. Data Use for Decision-Making and Accountability

    • Promote routine data review meetings at district and national levels to guide planning and resource allocation.
    • Develop dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports to visualize trends and highlight gaps.
    • Foster a culture of transparency, evidence-based policy-making, and adaptive management.

    Expected Results

    • Improved data accuracy, completeness, and reporting timeliness for HIV, TB, and malaria indicators.
    • Stronger national and subnational capacity to manage and use M&E systems effectively.
    • Enhanced integration of disease programs into national HIS, reducing data fragmentation.
    • Increased use of data for strategic decision-making, program improvement, and accountability.

    Why This Matters

    In Uganda’s fight against HIV, TB, and malaria, data is a vital resource. Strengthening health information and M&E systems ensures that every decision is guided by evidence, every dollar is well spent, and every life-saving intervention reaches those who need it most.


    Partner With Neftaly

    Neftaly is proud to collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, National TB and Leprosy Programme (NTLP), National Malaria Control Division (NMCD), and development partners to build stronger, smarter systems for health impact.

  • Neftaly Strengthen the national health information and M&E systems for evidence-based decision making for the HIV, TB and malaria response in Uganda

    Neftaly Strengthen the national health information and M&E systems for evidence-based decision making for the HIV, TB and malaria response in Uganda

    Neftaly: Strengthening National Health Information and M&E Systems for Evidence-Based HIV, TB, and Malaria Response in Uganda

    In Uganda, the burden of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria continues to challenge the health system. Effective control of these diseases depends not only on medical interventions but on the ability to collect, analyze, and act on accurate and timely data.

    Neftaly (South African Youth Project) is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Uganda to strengthen national health information systems (HIS) and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to ensure data is used to drive decision-making, improve performance, and optimize impact in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria.


    Goal

    To strengthen Uganda’s national health information and M&E systems to ensure reliable, timely, and actionable data is available and utilized to inform planning, policy-making, and program implementation for HIV, TB, and malaria.


    Strategic Objectives

    • Enhance the integration and interoperability of disease-specific data systems within the national HIS.
    • Improve data quality, completeness, and reporting timeliness across all levels of the health system.
    • Build institutional and human resource capacity in M&E and health information management.
    • Foster a culture of evidence-based planning, sector learning, and accountability.

    Key Interventions

    1. Integration and System Alignment

    • Support the harmonization of HIV, TB, and malaria M&E frameworks with national HIS platforms such as DHIS2, EMRs, and eLMIS.
    • Facilitate interoperability between facility, district, and national-level systems for seamless data flow and consolidation.
    • Support the development and rollout of digital tools for real-time data entry and visualization.

    2. Data Quality and Reporting Improvement

    • Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and implement corrective actions.
    • Standardize data collection tools, reporting formats, and indicator definitions.
    • Ensure timely submission and review of facility and district-level reports.

    3. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening

    • Train MOH personnel, district health teams, and facility staff in data management, M&E, and data use.
    • Strengthen national and subnational M&E units to ensure sustained leadership and coordination.
    • Provide technical assistance for the development of M&E plans, SOPs, and guidelines.

    4. Data Use for Decision-Making

    • Establish regular data review and feedback sessions at national and subnational levels.
    • Develop program dashboards, performance scorecards, and analytical reports to inform strategic decisions.
    • Promote use of data for targeted resource allocation, planning, and program adjustments.

    Expected Results

    • Enhanced integration of HIV, TB, and malaria data into the national health information system.
    • Improved data quality, availability, and timeliness across all disease programs.
    • Increased capacity among MOH and stakeholders to use data for performance management.
    • Strengthened culture of evidence-based decision-making and accountability within the health system.

    Why It Matters

    High-quality data saves lives. Strengthening Uganda’s health information and M&E systems ensures that every intervention is guided by evidence, resources are allocated effectively, and communities benefit from smarter, more responsive health services.


    Partner With Neftaly

    Neftaly is committed to working with the Ministry of Health, disease control programs, and partners to build a resilient, data-driven health system that meets Uganda’s national and global health commitments.

  • Neftaly Strengthen surveillance and strategic information on malaria for effective decision making

    Neftaly Strengthen surveillance and strategic information on malaria for effective decision making

    Neftaly: Strengthening Malaria Surveillance and Strategic Information for Effective Decision-Making

    Accurate and timely malaria surveillance data and strategic information are essential for tracking disease trends, targeting interventions, and evaluating program impact. Strengthening these systems ensures that decision-makers at all levels have the evidence needed to optimize malaria control and elimination efforts.

    Neftaly (South African Youth Project) is committed to enhancing malaria surveillance and strategic information systems to support data-driven, impactful decision-making.


    Program Goal

    To strengthen malaria surveillance and strategic information systems to provide accurate, timely, and actionable data for effective malaria control and elimination decision-making.


    Strategic Objectives

    • Improve malaria case detection, reporting, and data quality at all health system levels.
    • Enhance capacity for data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination among malaria program stakeholders.
    • Integrate malaria surveillance data with strategic information to inform planning and resource allocation.
    • Promote timely use of data to guide interventions and monitor program performance.

    Key Intervention Areas

    1. Surveillance System Strengthening

    • Standardize malaria case definitions and reporting procedures.
    • Implement electronic reporting systems to improve data timeliness and completeness.
    • Conduct regular data quality audits and supportive supervision.

    2. Capacity Building

    • Train health workers and program managers in malaria data collection, management, and use.
    • Develop user-friendly tools and dashboards for malaria data visualization.

    3. Strategic Information Integration

    • Collect and analyze data on malaria epidemiology, population risk groups, and intervention coverage.
    • Use modeling and mapping tools to identify hotspots and guide targeted responses.

    4. Data Use and Decision-Making

    • Facilitate routine data review meetings at national and sub-national levels.
    • Support evidence-based planning, resource allocation, and policy formulation.

    Expected Outcomes

    • Enhanced accuracy and timeliness of malaria surveillance data.
    • Improved capacity of malaria programs to analyze and use data effectively.
    • Data-driven malaria control strategies leading to more efficient resource use.
    • Strengthened monitoring of malaria trends and intervention impact.

    Why It Matters

    Reliable malaria surveillance and strategic information empower programs to respond swiftly to changing disease patterns and maximize the impact of control measures. Neftaly ensures malaria control efforts are guided by strong data for sustained success.


    Partner with Neftaly

    Neftaly partners with governments, health programs, and communities to build resilient malaria surveillance and information systems that drive effective, evidence-based malaria control.