HISP: History, Work & Impact

HISP began in 1994 as a collaborative action research project to support digitalization of decentralized health system management in post-Apartheid South Africa. Since then, it has grown into a worldwide HISP network, coordinated by the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo, supporting DHIS2 implementation, innovation and capacity building in countries around the world. In this category, you can find out more about the history, work and impact of HISP.

Shaping health information systems for data-driven decision making

In this interview, Dr. John Lewis shares experiences from his work with HISP in Mozambique, South Africa, India, Lao and Vietnam, recalling the process of establishing new HISP groups and developing early versions of the DHIS2 software.

November 2024 HISP Highlights

In our monthly HISP Highlights, we share the biggest news and updates from the members of our global HISP network.

October 2024 HISP Highlights

In our monthly HISP Highlights, we share the biggest news and updates from the members of our global HISP network.

Announcing the Launch of HISP Africa

A new association between 15 HISP groups in West, Central, Southern, and East Africa will support information system strengthening across the continent

Sauditigus: Strengthening health systems in Portuguese-speaking Africa

In this interview, Dr. Zeferino Saugene shares experiences from his work with HISP in Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe, and reflects on innovation sharing in the global DHIS2 community

HISP Centre publishes 2023 Annual Report

Read the annual report for 2023 from the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo, which coordinates DHIS2 research, development, and implementation worldwide

HISP Tanzania: Advancing Digital Innovations to Empower Information for Action

In this interview, Dr. Wilfred Senyoni discusses Tanzania’s journey with DHIS2, and how HISP Tanzania has developed into a leading partner for innovation and capacity building

HISP WCA: Supporting digitalization with DHIS2 across West & Central Africa

In this interview, Dr. Edem Kossi of HISP West & Central Africa reflects on his work with HISP and DHIS2 since 2007. A key takeaway: the importance of users in designing, adopting & sustaining local systems

HISP Uganda: 10+ years of implementing sustainable information systems

In this interview, Dr. Prosper Behumbiize of HISP Uganda shares some of the highlights, learnings, and impact from more than 14 years of working with DHIS2. Their biggest success is facilitating locally owned, sustainable information systems.

Celebrating 30 Years of HISP

From it’s beginnings in 1994 as an action research project in post-apartheid South Africa, HISP has grown to a worldwide network supporting information system development, implementation, and innovation with DHIS2. Throughout 2024, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of HISP!