Five-Year Strategic Plan for Health Information System in Myanmar (2011-2015)

The Health Information System Strategic Plan (2011-2015) is the first strategic plan for Health Information System in Myanmar. Before that all activities conducted for strengthening health information system is through WHO biannual workplan or annual workplan supported by UNICEF or UNFPA on a yearly basis. This Health Information System Strategic Plan (2011-2015) is based on comprehensive assessment of existing health information system according to guideline provided by the Health Metrics Network and on various needs by different users. The HIS strategic plan is the product of all guidance from the Minister, Deputy Ministers for Ministry of Health, Senior Officials from various Departments under the Ministry of Health, Senior Officials from State/Divisional Health Departments, Officials from Central Statistical Organization and Department of Population, Officials from UN Agencies and Non Governmental Organizations.