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Capturing Family Planning Community Service Data into National Health Management Information Systems: A Five-Country Review of Tools for Community Health Workers and Pharmacies and Drug Shops

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Authors: Aurélie Brunie, Lucy Wilson, Elena Lebetkin, Lawrence Anyanwu, Mathieu Bougma, Valério Govo, Binod Joshi, Rogers Kagimu, Fredrick Makumbi, Sarah Nabukeera, Funmilola M. OlaOlorun, Aluka Terpase, Trinity Zan

This study looked at how information from community health workers and pharmacies about family planning services is included in national health information systems in five countries (Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda). It found that data from community health workers is partly included in most countries, especially for contraceptive services and referrals, but information from pharmacies and drug shops is rarely captured. The study highlights the need for better and more practical ways to collect and use this data to improve family planning, planning and decision-making.

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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Contraception, Family Planning, Pharmacists

Resource Type: Review

Year: 2026

Region: Africa, Asia

Country: Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Uganda

Publisher May Restrict Access: No