# Implementation - Implémentation

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## [About the Implementation - Implémentation category](https://community.dhis2.org/t/about-the-implementation-implementation-category/496)

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**Author:** [@Karoline](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Karoline)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2020 07:34 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/about-the-implementation-implementation-category/496 "2020-01-27T07:34:04Z")

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Community support for people configuring, implementing and using DHIS2. Share your knowledge or questions around best practice configuration and use with others. Not for software development related topics, but all issue…

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## [Line Listing](https://community.dhis2.org/t/line-listing/77717)

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**Author:** [@Tsvuky](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Tsvuky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 October 2026 12:27 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/line-listing/77717 "2026-10-25T12:27:58Z")

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Good day. What is the difference between the Line listing and Event report in DHIS2 tracker?

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## [Change in d2:validatePattern evaluation: please review your program rules](https://community.dhis2.org/t/change-in-d2-validatepattern-evaluation-please-review-your-program-rules/77634)

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**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2026 19:17 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/change-in-d2-validatepattern-evaluation-please-review-your-program-rules/77634 "2026-10-22T19:17:19Z")

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Hi everyone, We want to make you aware of a change that may affect existing program rules using d2:validatePattern. What changed The way d2:validatePattern handles escaping in regular expressions was fixed (DHIS2-21359). The fix is included in: Android Capture app 3.4.2 and later, through an update of the expressi…

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## [Use cases wanted: DHIS2 for WASH](https://community.dhis2.org/t/use-cases-wanted-dhis2-for-wash/77655)

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**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2026 07:42 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/use-cases-wanted-dhis2-for-wash/77655 "2026-10-22T07:42:59Z")

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Hi, everyone! We are looking for your use cases with DHIS2 for water, sanitation and hygiene. We are aware of a few examples, including: Jordan: The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Unicef and HISP MENA, has moved the WASH-FIT facility assessment from paper onto its national DHIS2 platform, enabling faster …

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## [Outbreak Signal Service: open-source EARS/CUSUM aberration detection for DHIS2 surveillance data](https://community.dhis2.org/t/outbreak-signal-service-open-source-ears-cusum-aberration-detection-for-dhis2-surveillance-data/77627)

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**Author:** [@khalilurrahman](https://community.dhis2.org/u/khalilurrahman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2026 16:38 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/outbreak-signal-service-open-source-ears-cusum-aberration-detection-for-dhis2-surveillance-data/77627 "2026-10-20T16:38:57Z")

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Hi all, I’m building Outbreak Signal Service, an open-source backend that pulls weekly DHIS2 aggregate surveillance data and flags statistical aberrations for human review, using CDC’s EARS (C1-C3) and CUSUM methods alongside a moving-average z-score baseline. Why a separate service instead of DHIS2’s native Predicto…

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## [Accountability Through Digitisation: How Nigeria’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund Gained a Data Backbone](https://community.dhis2.org/t/accountability-through-digitisation-how-nigeria-s-basic-health-care-provision-fund-gained-a-data-backbone/77438)

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**Author:** [@AgwaJacob](https://community.dhis2.org/u/AgwaJacob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2026 12:30 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/accountability-through-digitisation-how-nigeria-s-basic-health-care-provision-fund-gained-a-data-backbone/77438 "2026-10-16T12:30:54Z")

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Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) | Nigeria Nigeria’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) was established to strengthen primary healthcare and improve access to essential services. But as funding reached thousands of facilities, an important question emerged: How do you know what happens after the money re…

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## [Casos Hemofilia y/o Hemoglobinopatías EN: Hemophilia / Hemoglobinopathies](https://community.dhis2.org/t/casos-hemofilia-y-o-hemoglobinopatias-en-hemophilia-hemoglobinopathies/77421)

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**Author:** [@anamariaelsal](https://community.dhis2.org/u/anamariaelsal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2026 21:09 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/casos-hemofilia-y-o-hemoglobinopatias-en-hemophilia-hemoglobinopathies/77421 "2026-10-13T21:09:51Z")

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Estimada Comunidad Han tenido alguna experiencia implementando tracker para los casos mencionados en el título del tópico? Si es así, qué guías médicas han utilizado? Una consulta más, en caso que exista alguna experiencia, han implementado como tracker o como datos agregados? pensando particularmente en entornos hos…

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## [HISP Rwanda Quarterly Newsletter July-September 2026](https://community.dhis2.org/t/hisp-rwanda-quarterly-newsletter-july-september-2026/77310)

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**Author:** [@irene\_kimenyi](https://community.dhis2.org/u/irene_kimenyi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2026 10:43 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/hisp-rwanda-quarterly-newsletter-july-september-2026/77310 "2026-10-13T10:43:59Z")

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We’re pleased to share the HISP Rwanda Quarterly Newsletter for July–September 2026, highlighting key activities, achievements and engagements from the third quarter. Swipe through the carousel to explore some of the key highlights from the quarter. :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right: HISP RWANDA Quarterly Newsletter (Jul…

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## [SoftLMIS: Transactional LMIS Android app and interoperability with DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/softlmis-transactional-lmis-android-app-and-interoperability-with-dhis2/57653)

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**Author:** [@Mahmud](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mahmud)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [12 October 2026 19:13 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/softlmis-transactional-lmis-android-app-and-interoperability-with-dhis2/57653 "2026-10-12T19:13:44Z")

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This abstract has been accepted at the 2024 DHIS2 Annual Conference session link: https://dac2024.dhis2.org/program-schedule/program/63/dhis2-for-logistics SoftLMIS: Transactional LMIS Android app and interoperabi…

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## [Event program for surveillance of acute viral hepatitis](https://community.dhis2.org/t/event-program-for-surveillance-of-acute-viral-hepatitis/77311)

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**Author:** [@thisisdaryn](https://community.dhis2.org/u/thisisdaryn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 October 2026 15:00 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/event-program-for-surveillance-of-acute-viral-hepatitis/77311 "2026-10-07T15:00:21Z")

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Hi all, I would like to share an event program for case reporting and surveillance of acute viral hepatitis that I am testing. The program is intended to adhere to all WHO guidance for surveillance of viral hepatitis (see References below). I have made the event program available as a github repository, located at: G…

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## [Program Rule Expression Worked Previously but Suddenly Failed on Android Capture](https://community.dhis2.org/t/program-rule-expression-worked-previously-but-suddenly-failed-on-android-capture/76877)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_jorge](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mr_jorge)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 October 2026 22:46 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/program-rule-expression-worked-previously-but-suddenly-failed-on-android-capture/76877 "2026-10-03T22:46:13Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with a DHIS2 Program Rule that I’d appreciate some insight on from the community. I have a Tracker program with a multiple-choice data element. Based on the selection of a specific option (in this case, “Other – specify”), another data element should become visible. I initially…

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## [DHIS2 present and recognised at the FAO One Health conference in Rome](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-present-and-recognised-at-the-fao-one-health-conference-in-rome/76985)

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**Author:** [@Stefano](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Stefano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 October 2026 01:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-present-and-recognised-at-the-fao-one-health-conference-in-rome/76985 "2026-10-01T01:24:24Z")

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The FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems is taking place at FAO headquarters in Rome from 21 to 23 September, and DHIS2 has been recognised by FAO for good practices and innovations in applying the One Health approach. The HISP Centre, University of Oslo, will be represented at the confe…

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## [Dhis2 developer and customization focus on tracker and e-register](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-developer-and-customization-focus-on-tracker-and-e-register/77047)

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**Author:** [@Bezahegn](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Bezahegn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 September 2026 14:47 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-developer-and-customization-focus-on-tracker-and-e-register/77047 "2026-09-29T14:47:29Z")

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my Name is Bezahegn Zerihun Ethiopia as the dhis2 developer and implemantation adviser MOH This is a space to discuss the use of Tracker to create an eRegistry. eRegistries differ from simple Tracker implementations in that they are designed specifically to capture structured data during a patient visit

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## [Dashboad can't load map with defined bg layer](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dashboad-cant-load-map-with-defined-bg-layer/76850)

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**Author:** [@linxd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/linxd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 08:19 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dashboad-cant-load-map-with-defined-bg-layer/76850 "2026-09-28T08:19:53Z")

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I have added some external layer from internet , like fellow: but can’t open the bg map in dashboar map applet. In version 2.43 .

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## [DHIS2 Climate & Health Capacity Building webpage](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-climate-health-capacity-building-webpage/77043)

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**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2026 11:59 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-climate-health-capacity-building-webpage/77043 "2026-09-23T11:59:42Z")

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HISP UiO has published a new DHIS2 Climate & Health Capacity Building webpage that provides a selection of resources to help share knowledge and develop skills for climate-health data integration, predictive modeling and forecasting, and implementing DHIS2 for climate and health. This includes: DHIS2 Climate & Health…

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## [How we paired DHIS2 and OpenBoxes for nutrition logistics in Tajikistan](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-we-paired-dhis2-and-openboxes-for-nutrition-logistics-in-tajikistan/77041)

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**Author:** [@eyeseetea](https://community.dhis2.org/u/eyeseetea)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2026 11:28 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-we-paired-dhis2-and-openboxes-for-nutrition-logistics-in-tajikistan/77041 "2026-09-23T11:28:58Z")

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Hi all, We wanted to share a project we’re proud of: with UNICEF and Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, we built a nutrition-focused eLMIS that treats stock and treatment data as one record instead of two. Some of the technical choices behind it: DHIS2 is the source of truth fo…

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## [ISWE application](https://community.dhis2.org/t/iswe-application/76909)

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**Author:** [@ButwhyRex](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ButwhyRex)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 September 2026 06:56 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/iswe-application/76909 "2026-09-21T06:56:41Z")

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I was USING ISWE import export tool I wanted to import a program stage for specific TEI without creating a new one, I tried Importing it without filling TIE \_ enrollment but it will push an error saying that its blank and I tried filling the same TEI ID i created inside the TEI\_ID section but it rejected that and creat…

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## [WHO Guidance for Last-mile logistics information system for medicines and health products](https://community.dhis2.org/t/who-guidance-for-last-mile-logistics-information-system-for-medicines-and-health-products/67447)

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**Author:** [@Breno](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Breno)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2026 23:33 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/who-guidance-for-last-mile-logistics-information-system-for-medicines-and-health-products/67447 "2026-09-19T23:33:20Z")

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Hi, everyone, I am excited to share with you some new guidance from The World Health Organization for Last-mile logistics information system for medicines and health products — a vital resource to strengthen supply chai…

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## [Equipping Nigeria for Smarter Education Data Management](https://community.dhis2.org/t/equipping-nigeria-for-smarter-education-data-management/76547)

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**Author:** [@AgwaJacob](https://community.dhis2.org/u/AgwaJacob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 11:29 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/equipping-nigeria-for-smarter-education-data-management/76547 "2026-09-17T11:29:26Z")

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Nigeria is strengthening education data management through the deployment of a national Education Management Information System (EMIS) powered by DHIS2. The initiative was introduced to address the longstanding challenges of incomplete, delayed, inconsistent, and fragmented education data. These challenges had made it …

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## [DHIS2 for eSurveillance in Angola](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-for-esurveillance-in-angola/64564)

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**Author:** [@zeferino](https://community.dhis2.org/u/zeferino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2026 04:52 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-for-esurveillance-in-angola/64564 "2026-09-13T04:52:00Z")

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This community innovation has been accepted at the 2025 DHIS2 Annual Conference DHIS2 for eSurveillance in Angola Enhancing the surveillance system in healthcare by improving communication channels is crucial to add…

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## [Serveurs Cloud pour heberger vos applications DHIS](https://community.dhis2.org/t/serveurs-cloud-pour-heberger-vos-applications-dhis/76656)

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**Author:** [@sogesti](https://community.dhis2.org/u/sogesti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2026 11:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/serveurs-cloud-pour-heberger-vos-applications-dhis/76656 "2026-09-08T11:21:23Z")

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Bonjour Nous avons des serveurs SaaS avec DHIS 2 installés déjà. merci de nous contacter si vous avez besoins des serveurs dhis https://sogesti.ch/

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## [From Data Gaps to Data Strength — A Virtual Nutrition Story of Change](https://community.dhis2.org/t/from-data-gaps-to-data-strength-a-virtual-nutrition-story-of-change/76578)

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**Author:** [@AgwaJacob](https://community.dhis2.org/u/AgwaJacob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2026 15:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/from-data-gaps-to-data-strength-a-virtual-nutrition-story-of-change/76578 "2026-09-04T15:21:37Z")

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From Data Gaps to Data Strength — A Virtual Nutrition Story of Change In 2022, a quiet but critical discovery reshaped Nigeria’s nutrition data landscape. UNICEF Nigeria, working alongside government partners and the regional office, conducted a nationwide landscape assessment of routine nutrition data. What they fou…

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## [Claude Code + ChatGPT + DHIS2 Maintenance: Turning a 2–3 Day Task into 6 Hours 🚀](https://community.dhis2.org/t/claude-code-chatgpt-dhis2-maintenance-turning-a-2-3-day-task-into-6-hours/76489)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_jorge](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mr_jorge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 September 2026 09:08 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/claude-code-chatgpt-dhis2-maintenance-turning-a-2-3-day-task-into-6-hours/76489 "2026-09-03T09:08:56Z")

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I recently had an interesting experience that I thought might be useful to share with the DHIS2 community, particularly for those working on configuration, maintenance, and deployment of DHIS2 programs. I needed to update a digitized DHIS2 data collection tool at very short notice. Under normal circumstances, I estima…

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## [The map app cannot save the background map opacity settings](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-map-app-cannot-save-the-background-map-opacity-settings/64262)

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**Author:** [@linxd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/linxd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 September 2026 14:20 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-map-app-cannot-save-the-background-map-opacity-settings/64262 "2026-09-01T14:20:23Z")

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Map app version 101.2.4，dhis 2.40。 when save the theme map to file , the opacity will lost (after save, refreshing the map).

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## [Introducing Open Climate Service: open, self-hosted climate and Earth observation data infrastructure](https://community.dhis2.org/t/introducing-open-climate-service-open-self-hosted-climate-and-earth-observation-data-infrastructure/76252)

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**Author:** [@Abyot\_Gizaw](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Abyot_Gizaw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 16:01 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/introducing-open-climate-service-open-self-hosted-climate-and-earth-observation-data-infrastructure/76252 "2026-08-21T16:01:59Z")

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Climate and Earth observation data are increasingly important for health planning, early warning, forecasting, and research. But using these datasets often means working across different providers, formats, APIs, spatial grids, and update cycles. The Open Climate Service (OCS) is an open-source project that makes this…

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## [Unable to create Category with existing CategoryOptions](https://community.dhis2.org/t/unable-to-create-category-with-existing-categoryoptions/75963)

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**Author:** [@rehabm](https://community.dhis2.org/u/rehabm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 15:25 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/unable-to-create-category-with-existing-categoryoptions/75963 "2026-08-21T15:25:42Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m using the /api/metadata endpoint to create Categories and Category Options. I created the Category Options successfully, then tried to create a Category that references those existing Category Options. The import failed with: Invalid reference \[null\] (CategoryOption) However, if I remove the categ…

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## [Embedding a clickable URL into a capture program](https://community.dhis2.org/t/embedding-a-clickable-url-into-a-capture-program/76135)

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**Author:** [@ACoetzer1988](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ACoetzer1988)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 13:17 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/embedding-a-clickable-url-into-a-capture-program/76135 "2026-08-21T13:17:11Z")

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Good day, As the title suggests, I want to embed a clickable URL into a program stage so that users of the Capture app can access an external resource. Adding an URL to the program’s section description makes the URL visible but not clickable. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!

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## [When a “simple” DHIS2 form becomes a monthly data-quality headache 😅](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-a-simple-dhis2-form-becomes-a-monthly-data-quality-headache/76129)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_jorge](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mr_jorge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 August 2026 10:03 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-a-simple-dhis2-form-becomes-a-monthly-data-quality-headache/76129 "2026-08-18T10:03:45Z")

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We had a checklist form that needed to be digitized for data collection. After reviewing the requirements, everything pointed toward using a DHIS2 Aggregate Program: Monthly reporting Aggregated summary of monthly data Category combinations required No need to track individual beneficiaries Everything checked out. S…

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## [DHIS2 server side event filter](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-server-side-event-filter/76008)

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**Author:** [@Eng\_Manjula\_Lakshaku](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Eng_Manjula_Lakshaku)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 August 2026 09:53 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-server-side-event-filter/76008 "2026-08-13T09:53:03Z")

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how to filter server side programStageDataElement with another programStageDataElements in same patient

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## [About Analytics database](https://community.dhis2.org/t/about-analytics-database/75335)

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**Author:** [@linxd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/linxd)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 August 2026 14:09 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/about-analytics-database/75335 "2026-08-12T14:09:25Z")

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Is there some more detail doc about Analytics database , I have config a demo, found only structure table be moved to doris. no data move to ?

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