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HISP Centre researchers are part of new Norwegian national centre for artificial intelligence

TRUST – The Norwegian Centre for Trustworthy AI – aims to develop an interdisciplinary knowledge base for the development of safe, fair, and responsible AI, and includes researchers from HISP UiO and partners from the DHIS2 for Climate & Health project

Making Education Data Work: Nigeria’s Digital DHIS2-EMIS Project in 12 States

Nigeria is transforming how it collects and uses education data through a groundbreaking digital EMIS project. Led by HISP Nigeria, the University of Oslo, and UNICEF, this initiative empowers states with real-time insights to improve education planning and outcomes for millions of children.

HISP Centre releases 2024 Annual Report

In the 2024 annual report from the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo, you can read about the work of the core DHIS2 team and HISP network supporting sustainable, locally-owned information systems worldwide

Cambodia Announces Transition of National Health Management Information System to DHIS2

The Ministry of Health of Cambodia has begun work to transition its national health management information system to DHIS2, joining over 80 countries worldwide that trust DHIS2 to power their health data systems.

HISP UiO and Spix Foundation Sign Agreement to Strengthen Digital Education Tools in LMICs

The Spix Foundation and the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo have signed a new agreement to collaborate on digital education technology in low- and middle-income countries with implementation partner Saudigitus.

Madagascar and HISP UiO partner to launch digital One Health and laboratory information systems initiative

The HISP Centre at the University of Oslo and the Government of Madagascar have launched a new initiative to support the country’s integrated health system digitalization through DHIS2-based One Health and laboratory platforms, with funding from World Bank Madagascar.

Call for papers for DHIS2-themed issue of SSM – Health Systems

This special issue, titled “Building Stronger National Health Information Systems: Leveraging DHIS2 for Health Systems Performance, Policy and Research” will showcase research on, for, and with DHIS2.

Advancing climate-resilient health systems in Lao PDR through integrated data solutions

The Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, Save the Children International Laos, and the World Health Organization have launched the nation’s first climate and health initiative, with financial support from the Green Climate Fund and DHIS2 technical support from HISP Vietnam.

HISP Centre Research group receives strong marks from the Research Council of Norway

The Information Systems Research Group at the University of Oslo, home to the HISP Centre and global DHIS2 development, has been commended for its international leadership, societal impact, and interdisciplinary research.

April 2025 HISP Highlights

This month’s HISP Highlights features the latest news, achievements, and updates from across our global HISP network.

Damascus Workshop on Syria’s needs for integrated health system highlights role of DHIS2

Syria’s Minister of Health and Norway’s Ambassador to Syria spoke of the importance of expanding DHIS2 implementations for strengthening national health infrastructure

Now is the time to invest in locally-owned health data systems

The current crisis in global health financing has revealed the success of long-term health system strengthening approaches that emphasize local capacity to use, maintain, and innovate with open-source tools.

March 2025 HISP Highlights

This month’s HISP Highlights features the latest news, achievements, and updates from across our global HISP network.

DHIS2 News: DHIS2 Wins 2025 Future of Government Award

DHIS2 has been announced as the winner of the Open Source Creation category for the 2025 Future of Government Awards, in recognition of its role in transforming data management through open-source technology.

DHIS2 News: DHIS2 and HISP play key roles in Norway-Africa CDC agreement on strengthening public health in Africa

The new memorandum of understanding between the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kingdom of Norway emphasizes building capacity, data for decision making, and leveraging DHIS2 for national and regional disease surveillance.