Driving health impact through data: A milestone workshop to empower the key stakeholders on data-driven health systems at AAMs of Muzaffarpur, Bihar
To strengthen data-driven health systems, State Health Society (SHS) Bihar, Jhpiego, JHU-IPSI, AIIMS, New Delhi launched SUDHAR (Systematic Use of Data for Health Action & Results) in 10 Health Sub-Centres–Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (HSC-AAMs) in Minapur block, Muzaffarpur.
A coordination-cum-orientation meeting was held on May 19, 2025. The objective was to introduce key stakeholders to SUDHAR’s objectives, core components, and implementation roadmap.
Participants were oriented on a robust, multi-tiered data governance framework tailored for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) under CPHC. Key focus areas included digital and data literacy, role clarity, data quality, validation, visualization, and supportive supervision. The sessions emphasized the practical use of data for disease burden analysis, forecasting, PLP indicator calculation, and resilience planning. Hands-on exercises enabled CHOs, ANMs, ASHAs, and program managers to interpret and utilize data effectively for evidence-based planning and improved service delivery.
The meeting saw the participation of 35 key stakeholders -officials of District Health Society-Muzaffarpur, CHOs, members of District DVC, Dr Shalini- Senior Medical Officer and Jhpiego representatives- Mr Zeeshan Asif, Mr Raja Ram, Mr Kshitiz Mohan Lal and Mr Bankatesh Pandey.
It marks a significant step towards institutionalising data-based decision-making at the last mile, where it matters most. By enhancing data provisioning, availability, planning, and promoting community-driven decision-making, the effort lays the foundation for a responsive and resilient primary healthcare ecosystem.
