Standard for Electronic Medical Recording System (ERPs) in Ethiopia

Abstract

The Ministry of Health has developed and started implementing the second Health sector transformation plan (HSTP-II) that spans from 2020/21-2024/25. To achieve the objectives of the strategic plan, key strategic directions and priorities such as provision of comprehensive equitable and quality health services, enhancing use of digital health technologies and information revolution are identified as key areas to be implemented in the strategic period. Availability and use of quality data is key to inform evidence based decision making at an individual and population levels. As a way to improve evidence-based decision-making in the health sector and improve quality of health services, development and implementation of electronic health record systems and solutions is crucial