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Health Management Information Systems Rapid Needs Assesment For the Mid-West Districts of Buliisa, Kiboga, Masindi, Hoima and Kibaale
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Health Information Systems
Description
Decentralized health systems were established in Uganda in the 1990s along with the political devolution of certain central government responsibilities to the district local governments. In the health sector, district overall administrative and technical management was under the district health team, with the district health officer at the apex of management. The teams were thus mandated to handle new responsibilities like planning, budgeting, coordination, procurement of drug supplies, and logistics and supervision of health services within their districts