by Joseph_Nongu | Jul 29, 2025 | Data Management, DHIS2
Introduction As the Information Systems Officer for HISP Nigeria’s EMIS Digitalization Project, I encountered a critical challenge: accurately mapping thousands of schools to their correct administrative wards for bulk import into DHIS2. The manual approach was...
by Joseph_Nongu | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of education technology, ensuring accurate and timely data collection is paramount. In Nigeria, the EMIS (Education Management Information System) digitalization initiative is currently being piloted across 11 states,...
by Joseph_Nongu | Jul 4, 2025 | Data Management, DHIS2
Managing user accounts in platforms like DHIS2—especially across large-scale education and health systems—can quickly become complex. From avoiding duplicates to ensuring timely updates, manual processes are not only inefficient but also error-prone. In this post,...
by Joseph_Nongu | Jul 4, 2025 | Data Management, DHIS2, Uncategorized
In large-scale education data systems, tracking user activity and data submission status across hundreds or thousands of schools can be a daunting task. Recently, I developed a Python solution to automate the analysis and reporting of user logins and dataset uploads...
by Joseph_Nongu | Jun 4, 2024 | Data Management, DHIS2, HMIS
Fetch and Download DHIS2 DataElements via web API Using Python Learn how to use Python to fetch and download DataElements from a DHIS2 instance. This step-by-step guide includes code snippets and explanations to help you integrate DHIS2 data into your projects....
by Joseph_Nongu | Nov 12, 2023 | Data Management, Database Design
Introduction: In today’s digitally driven landscape, databases serve as the backbone of numerous applications and systems, providing an organized repository for data storage and retrieval. Understanding the diverse types of databases is essential for developers,...
by Joseph_Nongu | Nov 10, 2023 | Data Management, DHIS2, HMIS
Introduction DHIS2, the District Health Information System 2, is a powerful open-source software platform used for the collection, analysis, and visualization of health data. One of the key features that make DHIS2 a versatile tool is its Web API, which allows users...
by Joseph_Nongu | Nov 10, 2023 | DHIS2, HMIS
Introduction DHIS2 (District Health Information Software 2) is a free and open-source health management information system (HMIS) platform that is used in over 70 countries worldwide. It is a powerful tool for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on health data. DHIS2...
by Joseph_Nongu | Oct 29, 2023 | DHIS2, HMIS, NMRS
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the significance of data-driven decision-making cannot be overstated. Open-source Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) are becoming vital tools for healthcare transformation and improved patient outcomes....
by Joseph_Nongu | Oct 26, 2023 | Data Analysis, Data Management
In an increasingly data-driven world, the ability to harness information effectively is a game-changer. From business to healthcare, government to education, and even our personal lives, data has become the fuel that drives decisions. The concept of data for...
