Health emergency: the standardisation of data management tools explained in Kinshasa

Kinshasa, August 17^th, 2025 (CPA).- The standardisation of data management tools has been explained to key players in risk communication and community engagement (CREC) during an inter-institutional workshop held from August 11^th to 15^th in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a statement received  on Saturday by CPA. « From August 11^th to 15^th , the National Institute of Public Health (INSP), through the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (COUSP), with the technical and financial support from UNICEF, has brought together (…) the key CREC stakeholders for an inter-institutional workshop on the standardisation and interoperability of data management tools with the aim of improving the flow of information and the coordination of interventions, particularly in the event of a health emergency, » it is read.  According to the source, this workshop, led by Prof. Christian Ngandu, has also enabled representatives of ministries, technical and financial partners (WHO, SANRU, Red Cross, FHI360), information systems experts and members of the One Health Coordination Committee (CCUS) to lay the foundations for a harmonised data system. The work have made it possible to identify best practices, fill gaps and draw up a roadmap towards optimal interoperability, ensuring a faster and more effective response to protect communities.  CPA/ODM/RS