Comparing data Reported Using the National Health Management Information System and data Declared Validated on the PBF Declaration Forms in Funding Health Districts in Nasarawa State

Abstract

The National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) was designed to provide timely and reliable health service delivery information. The efficiency and effectiveness of health service delivery is assessed by the availability of quality, complete and timely data. The NHMIS Policy review was initiated by a consortium of relevant stake holders led by the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS) of the federal ministry of health (FMOH) and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The Emphasis of the NHMIS Is to strengthen the Health Information System-HIS in the country and promote the use of quality information for evidence-based decision-making at the community, LGA, and national levels. In spite of substantial investments, the health sector in Nigeria has made slow progress in improving its health indices. Thus the Nigeria State Health Investment Project(NSHIP), through support from WHO, introduced the Performance-based financing –PBF currently rolled out in three states-Adamawa, Nasarawa, and the Ondo States to deliver a result-based approach to improve quantity and quality of health services especially in the area of maternal health. Health centers receive funds directly based on the number of essential services they delivered and the improved quality of care. This encouraged health centers to focus on delivering results, and the new funds enabled them to improve their services. This study compared data reported using the NHMIS and declared validated on the PBF declaration forms in funding health facilities in Nasarawa state for quarter 1 (Jan.-Mar.)2018 and quarter 2 (Apr. – June) 2018.