IDRC. Nigeria Evidence-based Health System Initiative (NEHSI)2015-01-202015-01-202014-07http://hdl.handle.net/10625/53553French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Culture de planification fondée sur des données probantes : processus adopté pour la mise en oeuvre de l'initiative NEHSI; démarche de l'initiative Données probantes et systèmes de santé au Nigeria (initiative NEHSI) dans les États de Bauchi et de Cross RiverThis paper expands information on the 6 year process and implementation of a successful e-health initiative (to 2014). As the National Health Information System policy is revised, aspects of the Nigeria Evidence-based Health System Initiative (NEHSI) approach are being integrated into policy, especially the social audit and community surveillance system. The NEHSI project clearly demonstrates that strengthening the health information system contributes to strengthening the entire health system. This document explains how the planning phase contributed to the design, and provides an overview of key NEHSI principles.Text1 digital file (21 p. : ill.)application/pdfenSOUTH OF SAHARAHEALTH SYSTEMNIGERIADECISION MAKINGDATA COLLECTIONPRIMARY HEALTH CAREE-HEALTHNON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONSMATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHHEALTH CARE DELIVERYPolicy Brief