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WHO Toolkit

The WHO Toolkit for Routine Health Information Systems (RHIS) is a comprehensive set of resources designed to improve the collection, quality, analysis, and use of routine health facility data.

Routine Health Information Systems collect data regularly (often monthly) from health facilities and support:

  • Patient management
  • Facility administration
  • Disease surveillance
  • Monitoring service delivery and resources

These data are critical for tracking progress toward:

  • Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The toolkit promotes a standardized, integrated, and data-driven approach using core indicators, dashboards, and analytics.

Official Modules Page​

WHO RHIS Toolkit Modules

This page provides access to all modules, guidance documents, DHIS2 packages, and training materials.

Structure of the Toolkit​

The toolkit is organized into general modules and programme-specific modules.

Each module includes:

  • Guidance documents
  • Training materials
  • DHIS2 configuration packages
  • Dashboards and visualization tools

Modules can be used independently or together depending on country needs.

Core Modules​

1. Standards for Measurement and Analysis​

a. General Principles​

Covers foundational concepts for analyzing RHIS data:

  • Standardized indicators
  • Data quality dimensions
  • Representativeness
  • Population denominators
  • Data interpretation and communication

This module acts as the foundation for all other modules.

b. Core Health Facility Indicators​

Defines a standard set of indicators used across programs:

  • Aligns reporting across health programs
  • Reduces reporting burden
  • Supports consistent monitoring

c. Data Quality Review (DQR)​

Provides a methodology for assessing data quality, including:

  • Completeness and timeliness
  • Internal consistency (e.g., outliers)
  • External consistency
  • Routine data quality dashboards (e.g., DHIS2)

2. Guidance for Planners and Managers​

Integrated Health Services Analysis​

A cross-cutting module for health managers to analyze system performance using RHIS data.

Key indicator groups:

  1. Epidemiological Profile

    • Mortality
    • Morbidity

  2. Health Service Performance

    • Access and utilization
    • Coverage and quality

  3. Health System Resources

Supports:

  • Decision-making
  • District and national planning
  • Health system strengthening

Mortality Data Module​

Focuses on cause-of-death data and mortality analysis, including:

  • ICD (International Classification of Diseases)
  • Death certification standards
  • Tools like:
    • DORIS (cause of death analysis)
    • ANACoD (mortality analytics)

Programme-Specific Modules​

These modules provide detailed guidance tailored to specific health programs.

HIV Module​

  • Tracks HIV service delivery and patient outcomes
  • Supports program monitoring and evaluation
  • Uses dashboards and routine facility data

Immunization Module​

Includes:

  • Core immunization indicators
  • Standard dashboards and maps
  • EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization) tools
  • Vaccine safety monitoring (AEFI)

Tuberculosis (TB) Module​

  • Supports TB surveillance and reporting
  • Includes case-based and aggregate reporting
  • Provides automated dashboards and indicators

Malaria Module​

  • Covers data collection → validation → analysis
  • Includes:
    • Pre-configured validation rules
    • Core malaria indicators
    • Visualization dashboards

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH)​

  • Indicator catalogue for MNCAH
  • Focus on:
    • Data interpretation
    • Visualization
    • Decision-making

Includes training materials and exercises.

Rehabilitation Module​

  • Integrates rehabilitation into RHIS
  • Tracks:
    • Service availability
    • Utilization
    • Patient functioning outcomes

Sensory Functions (Eye & Hearing Care)​

  • Monitors eye and hearing services
  • Tracks:
    • Morbidity
    • Service coverage
    • Quality of care

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)​

  • Supports monitoring and evaluation of NTD programs
  • Includes:
    • Core indicators
    • Disease-specific guidance
    • DHIS2 configuration packages

Key Features of the Toolkit​

  • Standardized core indicators
  • Integrated cross-program analysis
  • Strong focus on data quality
  • Ready-to-use DHIS2 packages
  • Training + capacity building
  • Supports real-time decision-making

Why This Toolkit Matters​

The RHIS toolkit helps countries:

  • Strengthen health information systems
  • Improve data-driven decision-making
  • Monitor health system performance
  • Optimize service delivery
  • Achieve UHC and SDG targets

The WHO RHIS Toolkit is a powerful, modular framework that transforms routine health data into actionable insights through:

Standardization + Quality + Analysis + Visualization + Use

It bridges the gap between data collection and real-world health impact.

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