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.

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!