MSDAT Mobile

The essence of health data is to ensure that decision-makers have the means to make informed decisions and policies for healthcare.

This Multi-Source Data Analytic and Triangulation resource developed by the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) Nigeria provides a single transparent view of key health indicators from multiple data sources. Recognizing that data quality, trends and interpretation depend on the data source and methodology, the platform offers comparisons of key metrics across three categories of data sources, namely; routine, surveys, and global estimates.

By transparently visualizing data and trends across multiple sources, we intend improving the debate and focus on data quality and its use, so as to reduce variations that exist between different sources over time and improve our overall understanding of key trends and progress within the health sector.

This resource has been developed and is being expanded in phases building on connections with existing FMOH agencies and partners. As this resource evolves, DHPRS hopes to contribute to improved performance management within the health sector.

The first phase started with exploration analysis using some selected indicators at the federal and state level. Subsequent phases will gradually increase the number of indicators available for analysis, and then widen the coverage of health data analysis to LGA and facility level as well.

The DHPRS team welcomes feedback on this resource and invites stakeholders to upload relevant data using the submit data button on the platform.