Integration of Health Management Systems Crucial for Data Efficiency

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra advocated for the integration of the Health Management Information System with the Reproductive and Child Health portal and other health portals to ensure timely data uploads and careful analysis. Highlighting the publication 'Health Dynamics of India', Chandra emphasized the importance of this reliable data source for national health infrastructure and human resources planning.

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has called for the integration of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) with the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal and other portals of the health ministry to ensure timely data uploads and thorough analysis.

Chandra made these remarks during the release of the annual publication 'Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23', historically known as 'Rural Health Statistics' since its inception in 1992.

Chandra emphasized that the publication serves as a reliable source of information about the National Health Mission, aiding in policy-making and providing crucial data for improving health infrastructure and manpower across states, thereby enabling effective planning and identifying gaps in the sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)