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.