Abdulkader Using HIS GIS Yemen

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Abt Associates Inc.

In collaboration with:

IAga Khan Foundation I BearingPoint

I Bitrn y Asociados I BRAC University

I Broad Branch Associates

I Forum One Communications I RTI International

I Training Resources Group

ITulane Universitys School of Public Health

Using HIS/GIS Data & Tools to ImproveResource Allocation: The Yemen Experience

Abdulkader NuemanAbt Associates Inc.

APHA 136th Annual Meeting & Expo

San Diego, California

October 25-29, 2008


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Area: 555,000 km2 Population: 20 million (2004 Census)


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Overview

USAID/Yemen supported development of a national

health database linked to census

MOPHP at central and decentralized levels now ableto make informed decisions - identifying gaps for

better planning and targeting human and financial

resources

Transparency - Information made available to be

used by a broad group of users (no more hiding

information)

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Yemen Health GIS Tools

Facility Survey Analyzer: Query/analytical tool using the health facilitysurvey data

Demographic Profiler: Generates density maps based on keydemographics

Manpower Tracker: Profiles health occupations using pie charts and bargraphs

Facility Accessibility Mapper: Calculates and displays the areasurrounding a health facility that meets a user-defined time-travelaccessibility criteria.

Service Network Provider: Illustrates health care service networks

Health Care Gap Analyzer: Identifies gaps in health care coverageaccording to user specifications

Immunization Manager: Time series analysis of routine immunizationcoverage and vaccine wastage

Data Integrator: Rapid integration of user data into HIS database

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Step 2: Analyze the immunizationservices network by dividing areaaccording to closest proximity toservice provider (LT GREEN area)

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Step 3: Analyze the 60-minute walkingaccessibility/coverage area (LT BLUE)

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Step 4: Identify and prioritizeunderserved areas and targetcommunities or health facilities forintervention (RED vs. YELLOW ORGREEN areas)

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Step 5: Evaluate immunization gapscompared to an analysis of 60-minuteaccessibility area for immunizationservices added to user-selectedexisting facilities (WHITE area) and/orinitiated at potential new facilities(GRAY area).

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MoPHP/Local Authorities are using health GIS toidentify and prioritize underserved areas and targetcommunities or health facilities for intervention.

MoPHP/Donors are using health GIS to identify andprioritize underserved areas and justify reallocationof fund.

Local Authorities are using health GIS to justify(re)allocation of resources.

Governorate health officials are using health GIS toanalyze routine immunization coverage, project

vaccine needs, and track vaccine wastage.

Use of Health Care Decision Results


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Use of Health Care Decision ResultsContinued

Governorate health officials are using health GIS fortracking resources and eliminating duplication inservice coverage.

Governorate health officials are using health GIS toidentify and prioritize areas for mobile medicalservices.

Governorate health officials are using health GIS toidentify and prioritize rural facilities in need ofelectricity to support cold chain.

Governorate health officials are using health GIS to

prioritize deployment of new staff.


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Abt Associates Inc.

In collaboration with:

IAga Khan Foundation I BearingPoint

I Bitrn y Asociados I BRAC University

I Broad Branch Associates

I Forum One Communications I RTI International

I Training Resources Group

ITulane Universitys School of Public Health

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