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DHIS2 Documentation

DHIS2 documentation is organised into four broad categories. Choose the category that best represents your work to get started.

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Use

Want to know about background and purpose of DHIS2? Or need instructions on how to use it? These guides explain how to perform tasks such as data entry, meta-data set-up, import and export of data, aggregation, reporting and other topics related to the usage of the software.

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Implement

Setting up a DHIS2 instance in a new country? Or implementing a new health program? These guides cover everything you should know before you start using DHIS2 to manage your data.

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Develop

The developer manuals provide a detailed description of the DHIS2 core API and functionality, as well as the Android DHIS2 Software Development Kit (SDK). They serve as essential resources for developers building upon the DHIS2 platform.

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Manage

Are you a system administrator managing a DHIS2 instance? The system administration guide aims to provide support for the installation and maintenance of the DHIS2 platform.

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Metadata Packages (WHO Health Data Toolkit)

WHO Health Data Toolkit consists of DHIS2 metadata and tools to support adoption of WHO health data standards into national routine health management information systems. This section contains documentation for the available packages.

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Tutorials

Here you will find a few tips and trick to help you become a DHIS2 power user.

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Training Documents

Here you will find general guidance for planning and conducting training on DHIS2, as well as complete course materials for a selection of DHIS2 Academy courses which you can adapt to your local context.

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User Stories

Read some stories from users and implementers in the field and learn how they are using DHIS2 to solve a variety of problems.

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Complete Manuals

Here you will find links to our documentation as single-page html and pdf documents for easier sharing. You will also find documentation for previous versions of DHIS2.

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The DHIS2 documentation is a collective effort and has been developed by the development team and users. While the guides strive to be complete, there may be certain functionalities which have been omitted or which have yet to be documented.