Overview of HISP Zanzibar – Specializing in Health Information Systems
HISP Zanzibar is a leading non-governmental organization specializing in the design, implementation, customization, and capacity building of Health Information Systems (HIS), with a strong focus on the District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) platform. The organization works closely with the Ministry of Health Zanzibar, development partners, and international agencies to strengthen digital health systems that support evidence-based decision-making.
HISP Zanzibar has played a central role in the development, deployment, and scaling of Zanzibar’s national Health Management Information System (HMIS), enabling integrated collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting of routine health data across all levels of the health system. Its work covers key public health domains including disease surveillance, immunization, maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB programs.
The organization specializes in:
- DHIS2 system design, customization, and implementation
- Capacity building and training for national and sub-national health teams
- System integration and interoperability
- Data quality assurance, analytics, and visualization
- Technical support for digital disease surveillance and response systems
Through its technical expertise and close collaboration with government institutions, HISP Zanzibar contributes to building sustainable, locally-owned digital health solutions that improve data availability, quality, and use for planning, monitoring, and policy development in the health sector.