The Integrated Health Information Management Section (IHIMS) under the Department of Health Services (DoHS) has released a “GIS Training Manual for Health Statistics”, aimed at strengthening the capacity of health professionals, statisticians, and allied workers across Nepal.
This practical guide provides a step-by-step approach to using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for effective health data management and analysis through the Health Management Information System (HMIS).
Key features of the manual include:
- QGIS software installation and interface walkthrough
- Data integration, cleansing, and visualization techniques
- HMIS data mapping, labeling, and exporting
- Creating map layouts for reporting and analysis
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