Data collection tools
Monitoring the health situation, trends, progress and performance of health systems requires data from multiple sources on a wide variety of health topics. A core component of WHO’s support to Member States is to strengthen their capacity to collect, compile, manage, analyze and use health data mainly derived from population-based sources (household surveys, civil registration systems of vital events) and institution-based sources (administrative and operational activities of institutions, such as health facilities).
The SCORE for Health Data technical package comprises the most effective strategies and interventions for strengthening country health data systems.
Standards and tools to strengthen health services data
For assessing and strengthening health facilities, service availability and readiness of the health sector and generating data to support planning and managing of health systems.
World Health Survey Plus (WHS+)
A standardized suite of data collection protocols informing the majority of health-related SDGs and indicators that rely on household surveys to provide necessary data.
WHO Mortality Database
The WHO Mortality Database is a compilation of mortality data by age, sex and cause of death, reported annually by Member States using civil registration systems.
Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS)
A well-functioning CRVS records all births and deaths, issues the relevant certificates, and compiles and shares vital statistics including cause of death information.
Analysis and use of health facility data
A toolkit to optimize the analysis and use of data collected through routine health facility information systems, also known as health management information systems (HMIS).
COVID-19 Question Bank
The Covid-19 Question Bank contains questions from surveys and data collection instruments used around the world. You can explore these questions by selecting topic areas and optionally a specific survey.