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  • Neftaly Strengthening HMIS, Laboratory System and Procurement & Supply Chain Management Systems

    Neftaly Strengthening HMIS, Laboratory System and Procurement & Supply Chain Management Systems

    Neftaly: Strengthening HMIS, Laboratory Systems, and Procurement & Supply Chain Management

    At Neftaly (South African Youth Project), we are committed to strengthening the backbone of public health delivery by improving key health system components — Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), Laboratory Systems, and Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM). These systems are critical for efficient service delivery, effective disease control, and long-term health system resilience.

    Our approach focuses on capacity building, digital transformation, quality assurance, and accountability, ensuring that communities receive timely, accurate, and quality health services.


    1. Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)

    A robust HMIS ensures that health data is timely, accurate, and actionable. Neftaly works to strengthen data systems for improved decision-making and health service delivery.

    Key Focus Areas:

    • Training healthcare workers in data collection, entry, validation, and analysis.
    • Supporting the rollout of electronic medical records (EMRs) and reporting platforms.
    • Promoting data use through dashboards, regular reviews, and feedback loops.
    • Enhancing interoperability between facility-based and community health data systems.

    2. Laboratory Systems

    High-quality laboratory services are essential for accurate diagnosis, disease surveillance, and patient care. Neftaly supports the enhancement of laboratory capacity and quality at all levels.

    Key Focus Areas:

    • Infrastructure support and supply of essential equipment and reagents.
    • Strengthening quality control measures and lab accreditation readiness.
    • Training lab personnel on standard operating procedures and diagnostic protocols.
    • Enhancing sample referral systems and result turnaround time, especially for HIV, TB, and COVID-19.

    3. Procurement & Supply Chain Management Systems

    A reliable supply chain ensures that critical medical products — from ARVs to lab reagents — are always available where and when needed. Neftaly improves procurement planning, logistics, and inventory management.

    Key Focus Areas:

    • Capacity building in forecasting, quantification, and stock management.
    • Deployment of digital tools for inventory tracking and reporting.
    • Support for last-mile delivery systems and emergency response logistics.
    • Ensuring transparency and compliance with national procurement guidelines.

    Our Impact

    • Trained over 300 frontline workers across HMIS, laboratory, and supply chain systems.
    • Supported digital transformation of data systems in 30+ public health facilities.
    • Improved availability and turnaround time for essential diagnostics and medicines.
    • Reduced stock-outs and improved reporting accuracy across supported sites.

    Building Resilient Health Systems

    Neftaly’s work strengthens the pillars of a functional health system, enabling faster responses to epidemics, better patient outcomes, and greater accountability. By investing in systems today, we are building a stronger, healthier tomorrow.

  • Neftaly Strengthening Integrated laboratory systems

    Neftaly Strengthening Integrated laboratory systems

    Neftaly: Strengthening Integrated Laboratory Systems

    At Neftaly (South African Youth Project), we recognize that laboratory services are essential to the early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of diseases such as HIV, TB, COVID-19, and other infectious and non-communicable diseases. A well-integrated laboratory system is the foundation of a responsive and resilient health system.

    Our initiative focuses on strengthening and integrating laboratory systems to ensure efficiency, accessibility, quality, and sustainability across all levels of care — from primary clinics to national reference laboratories.


    Program Objectives

    • Build a cohesive, multi-disease laboratory network that supports integrated diagnostics.
    • Improve infrastructure, equipment, and human capacity in laboratories at all levels.
    • Ensure timely, accurate, and quality-assured diagnostic services across the health system.
    • Promote data integration between laboratories and health management information systems (HMIS) for real-time surveillance and reporting.

    Key Focus Areas

    1. Infrastructure and System Integration

    • Strengthening laboratory networks to allow shared resources for multiple disease testing (e.g., HIV, TB, COVID-19, malaria, NCDs).
    • Supporting tiered lab systems that connect community, district, regional, and national labs.
    • Upgrading lab infrastructure and supporting specimen referral systems.

    2. Workforce Capacity Development

    • Training laboratory technicians and technologists in multi-disease diagnostics, biosafety, and quality assurance.
    • Building capacity in new diagnostic technologies, such as GeneXpert, PCR, and point-of-care testing.
    • Supporting continuous professional development (CPD) and certification processes.

    3. Quality Management and Accreditation

    • Implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal quality controls.
    • Supporting labs to achieve national and international accreditation standards (e.g., SADCAS, ISO 15189).
    • Conducting regular external quality assessments (EQA) and mentorship visits.

    4. Supply Chain and Equipment Management

    • Supporting forecasting, procurement, and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment.
    • Promoting efficient inventory management using electronic systems.
    • Coordinating with national supply chains to avoid stockouts of reagents and consumables.

    5. Data Integration and Surveillance

    • Linking laboratory data to HMIS and disease surveillance platforms.
    • Enabling real-time reporting and use of lab data for outbreak detection and response.
    • Supporting digital tools for sample tracking, result dissemination, and data analysis.

    Our Impact

    • Supported integration of diagnostic services in 30+ health facilities and laboratories.
    • Trained over 150 laboratory personnel in multi-disease diagnostics and quality assurance.
    • Strengthened specimen referral and result turnaround in rural and hard-to-reach communities.
    • Promoted use of laboratory data in clinical decision-making and program monitoring.

    Why It Matters

    Integrated laboratory systems reduce duplication, improve cost-efficiency, and enhance access to quality diagnostics. By building a unified, flexible lab infrastructure, we strengthen the health system’s ability to respond to both routine needs and public health emergencies.

  • 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.