# Resources - Ressources **URL:** https://community.dhis2.org/c/resources/14.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.dhis2.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dhis2.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dhis2.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [A Small Metadata Naming Change That Makes a Big Difference in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/a-small-metadata-naming-change-that-makes-a-big-difference-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/75489)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 12:33 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/a-small-metadata-naming-change-that-makes-a-big-difference-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/75489 "2026-07-21T12:33:22Z")
When creating data elements in DHIS2, it’s easy to focus on making the names descriptive. For example: :cross\_mark: Total NCD Patients Registered :cross\_mark: Number of Patients Prescribed 10,000 Steps They seem perfectly reasonable. But as your metadata library grows, small naming decisions have a big impact on h… --- ## [Newsletter: Notes from EyeSeeTea 📝](https://community.dhis2.org/t/newsletter-notes-from-eyeseetea/75460)
**Author:** [@eyeseetea](https://community.dhis2.org/u/eyeseetea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2026 17:52 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/newsletter-notes-from-eyeseetea/75460 "2026-07-19T17:52:05Z")
Hello, community! On Monday we’re launching Notes From EyeSeeTea :memo: A newsletter to open up about what actually happens behind our work, and to get closer to communities like this one. Alongside that, we’ll be sharing DHIS2 resources, webinars, and things we think are worth your time as people building in this… --- ## [Can We Measure Healthy Behaviour? | New DHIS2 Tutorial Coming Soon | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/can-we-measure-healthy-behaviour-new-dhis2-tutorial-coming-soon-dhis2-metadata-series/75178)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 10:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/can-we-measure-healthy-behaviour-new-dhis2-tutorial-coming-soon-dhis2-metadata-series/75178 "2026-06-29T10:24:16Z")
I’ve been working on a new DHIS2 tutorial, and it starts with a simple question. How do we measure healthy behaviour? More specifically… If a health programme wanted to collect information about physical activity, how would you design that in DHIS2? That’s exactly what we’ll explore in my next video. Coming soon. … --- ## [Choosing the Right DHIS2 Data Entry Form: Default, Section, or Custom? | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/choosing-the-right-dhis2-data-entry-form-default-section-or-custom-dhis2-metadata-series/73614)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 07:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/choosing-the-right-dhis2-data-entry-form-default-section-or-custom-dhis2-metadata-series/73614 "2026-06-24T07:54:30Z")
In my previous video, What are Datasets in DHIS2?, I introduced datasets as one of the fundamental concepts in DHIS2 and explained how they support the aggregate data collection process. As a follow-up, this short video looks at the forms that users interact with when entering data into those datasets. :movie\_camera: … --- ## [\#DAC2026 presentations](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dac2026-presentations/74818)
**Author:** [@elisadmuriel](https://community.dhis2.org/u/elisadmuriel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 08:39 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dac2026-presentations/74818 "2026-06-18T08:39:56Z")
Dear colleagues at UiO, would be the presentations from the dac2026 made available? I would like to share some of them with colleagues for further discussion. Also if we can have the list of speakers and their contact as I would like to reach out to soe of them for further questions. Thank you! --- ## [Why the DHIS2 Community of Practice Matters](https://community.dhis2.org/t/why-the-dhis2-community-of-practice-matters/74054)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 11:38 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/why-the-dhis2-community-of-practice-matters/74054 "2026-06-11T11:38:17Z")
The DHIS2 Annual Conference is one of the most visible parts of the DHIS2 ecosystem, but it is also a reflection of a much larger community that collaborates throughout the year. One thing I have learned is that while documentation, search engines, and AI tools can provide information, communities provide something eq… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - June 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-june-2026-highlights/73082)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2026 14:36 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-june-2026-highlights/73082 "2026-06-03T14:36:17Z")
The June 2026 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter – June 2026 Highlights And join our mailing list to receive the newsletter by email each month: Sign Up News Supporting Ebola outbreak response in the DRC & Uganda: Health authorities in t… --- ## [What are datasets in DHIS2? | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-are-datasets-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72952)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 10:06 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-are-datasets-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72952 "2026-06-01T10:06:17Z")
Once you have your indicators in order as shown here It would be important to start working on our form. To do that, you need to create a dataset. In this video, explain what datasets are in DHIS2 and how they support the aggregate data collection process. The video uses a simple analogy based on mathematical sets … --- ## [Reflections on Getting Started with DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/reflections-on-getting-started-with-dhis2/72671)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2026 10:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/reflections-on-getting-started-with-dhis2/72671 "2026-05-26T10:24:23Z")
One thing I’ve noticed when introducing people to DHIS2 is that many beginners initially feel overwhelmed by the number of concepts, apps, and configurations available. Over time, I’ve realized that learning DHIS2 becomes much easier when you focus on understanding the fundamentals gradually instead of trying to lea… --- ## [Creating a Simple Indicator in DHIS2 v43 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/creating-a-simple-indicator-in-dhis2-v43-dhis2-metadata-series/72455)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 08:56 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/creating-a-simple-indicator-in-dhis2-v43-dhis2-metadata-series/72455 "2026-05-19T08:56:37Z")
In my recent post on why indicators matter in DHIS2… I discussed how collecting large volumes of data without meaningful analysis can increase reporting burden and ultimately affect data quality and use. To build on that discussion, I created a short practical demo showing how to create a simple indicator in DHIS2 … --- ## [When More Data Becomes a Burden: Why Indicators Matter in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-more-data-becomes-a-burden-why-indicators-matter-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72317)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 11:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-more-data-becomes-a-burden-why-indicators-matter-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72317 "2026-05-18T11:21:16Z")
One of the recurring challenges in information system design is collecting large volumes of data that are never meaningfully used. This increases reporting burden and can ultimately affect data quality and use. In this short video, I briefly explore why indicators matter in DHIS2 and how they help guide more purposefu… --- ## [HISP Centre 2025 Annual Report](https://community.dhis2.org/t/hisp-centre-2025-annual-report/72269)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2026 10:00 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/hisp-centre-2025-annual-report/72269 "2026-05-08T10:00:50Z")
The 2025 HISP Centre Annual Report is here, and we’re excited to share it with you! 2025 was a challenging year for global health financing, but what the report makes clear is how countries, partners, and the HISP network rose to meet that challenge. DHIS2 expanded to 133 countries, seven new nations launched national… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - May 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-may-2026-highlights/72242)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 11:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-may-2026-highlights/72242 "2026-05-07T11:14:46Z")
The May 2026 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - May 2026 Highlights Join our mailing list to receive the newsletter by email each month: Sign Up Highlights News Fighting NCDs in Malawi and Sri Lanka: Malawi and Sri Lanka are partnering… --- ## [Importing Organisation Units Using CSV (Step-by-Step) | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-organisation-units-using-csv-step-by-step-dhis2-metadata-series/71988)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 13:05 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-organisation-units-using-csv-step-by-step-dhis2-metadata-series/71988 "2026-04-27T13:05:41Z")
Has anyone here ever created 1,000 organisation units in DHIS2? What was your process? In my previous post, I shared how to bulk import data elements using CSV. This time, I’m applying the same approach to organisation units. From my experience, setting up organisation units can quickly become time-consuming, espec… --- ## [Understanding Aggregate Data in DHIS2 and When to Use It](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-aggregate-data-in-dhis2-and-when-to-use-it/71890)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2026 09:05 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-aggregate-data-in-dhis2-and-when-to-use-it/71890 "2026-04-22T09:05:46Z")
When working with DHIS2, what is your process for choosing the right data collection approach for a project? One thing that becomes clear over time is the importance of starting with the end in mind. This naturally leads to the question: What are you trying to accomplish? In many cases, especially for routine repor… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - April 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-april-2026-highlights/71867)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2026 07:09 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-april-2026-highlights/71867 "2026-04-21T07:09:22Z")
The April 2026 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - April 2026 Highlights And sign up for our mailing list to receive our newsletter by email each month: Contact Us - DHIS2 \*Highlights\* :rolled\_up\_newspaper: News Strengthening cancer sur… --- ## [Understanding Data Elements in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-data-elements-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/71728)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 14:49 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-data-elements-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/71728 "2026-04-13T14:49:22Z")
After working with categories (like age and sex) in the previous post titled: The next step is defining what you actually want to measure. In DHIS2, this is done using data elements, for example: Number of Voters Number of Registered Voters Number of Valid Votes Number of Invalid Votes In this short video, I wal… --- ## [The Smart Way to Set Up DHIS2 Categories | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-smart-way-to-set-up-dhis2-categories-dhis2-metadata-series/71427)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2026 09:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-smart-way-to-set-up-dhis2-categories-dhis2-metadata-series/71427 "2026-03-30T09:44:43Z")
Following the pervious series on Stop Creating Option Sets One by One | DHIS2 Metadata Series, when working with categories in DHIS2, we often need to break data down into groups like age or sex. For example, you might define: Sex: Male :male:, Female :female: Age groups :man\_curly\_hair: :woman\_curly\_hair: … --- ## [Stop Creating Option Sets One by One | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/stop-creating-option-sets-one-by-one-dhis2-metadata-series/71072)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 16:59 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/stop-creating-option-sets-one-by-one-dhis2-metadata-series/71072 "2026-03-25T16:59:27Z")
Did you know you can add multiple options to an option set in DHIS2 at once using a CSV file? :face\_with\_open\_eyes\_and\_hand\_over\_mouth: This can be helpful when you need to add many options that exceed 50 or more. In this short video, I show how you can do it step by step: If you would like to use a te… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - March 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-march-2026-highlights/70867)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 12:59 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-march-2026-highlights/70867 "2026-03-06T12:59:39Z")
The March 2026 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - March 2026 Highlights And sign up for our mailing list to receive our newsletter by email… --- ## [How to create a WMS, TMS or XYZ file from QGIS for an External Map Layer](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-wms-tms-or-xyz-file-from-qgis-for-an-external-map-layer/38057)
**Author:** [@lnfregos](https://community.dhis2.org/u/lnfregos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 12:11 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-wms-tms-or-xyz-file-from-qgis-for-an-external-map-layer/38057 "2026-03-06T12:11:12Z")
Hello, My goal is to create a custom map in QGIS, and upload it to dhis2 as an ‘External map layer.’ I understand how to make maps in QGIS, but am having a difficult time understanding how to create a WMS, TMS, or XYZ f… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - February 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-february-2026-highlights/70716)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2026 11:34 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-february-2026-highlights/70716 "2026-02-27T11:34:50Z")
The February 2026 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - February 2026 Highlights And sign up for our mailing list to receive our newsletter by… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - January 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-january-2026-highlights/69551)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 15:50 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-january-2026-highlights/69551 "2026-01-14T15:50:17Z")
You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter – January 2026 Highlights And sign up for our mailing list to receive our newsletter by email each month: Subscribe to the DHIS2 newsletter Highlights … --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - December 2025 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-december-2025-highlights/68971)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2025 15:39 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-december-2025-highlights/68971 "2025-12-04T15:39:20Z")
You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - December 2025 Highlights And sign up for our mailing list to receive our newsletter by email each month: Subscribe to the DHIS2 newsletter Highlights: … --- ## [Online courses on ethical AI, data management, and climate storytelling from data.org](https://community.dhis2.org/t/online-courses-on-ethical-ai-data-management-and-climate-storytelling-from-data-org/68507)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2025 14:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/online-courses-on-ethical-ai-data-management-and-climate-storytelling-from-data-org/68507 "2025-11-18T14:44:03Z")
HISP UiO is pleased to share several free, self-paced online courses designed by the data.org team. We have reviewed this training material, and believe that these courses could be valuable resources for the global DHIS2… --- ## [Android Troubleshooting Guide](https://community.dhis2.org/t/android-troubleshooting-guide/68538)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2025 20:25 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/android-troubleshooting-guide/68538 "2025-11-17T20:25:52Z")
Hi everyone! A new Android Troubleshooting Guide is now available. It brings together the key concepts, workflows, and tools needed to support Android implementations and resolve common issues throughout the data captur… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - November 2025 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-november-2025-highlights/68450)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2025 07:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-november-2025-highlights/68450 "2025-11-08T07:54:13Z")
The November 2025 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! :tada: :open\_book: You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - November 2025 Highlights :envelope: And sign up for our mailing lis… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - October 2025 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-october-2025-highlights/68025)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2025 11:32 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-october-2025-highlights/68025 "2025-10-06T11:32:44Z")
The October 2025 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! :open\_book: You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - October 2025 Highlights :envelope: And sign up for our mailing list to rece… --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - September 2025 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-september-2025-highlights/67503)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2025 13:57 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-september-2025-highlights/67503 "2025-09-02T13:57:59Z")
The September 2025 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available! :open\_book: You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter - September 2025 Highlights :envelope: And sign up for our mailing list to … --- ## [HISP Centre 2024 Annual Report](https://community.dhis2.org/t/hisp-centre-2024-annual-report/67214)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2025 14:08 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/hisp-centre-2024-annual-report/67214 "2025-08-13T14:08:27Z")
We’re happy to announce the release of the HISP Centre 2024 Annual Report! This year marked a major milestone—the 30th anniversary of HISP—and the report reflects on three decades of innovation and collaboration in digit… [Previous page](https://community.dhis2.org/c/resources/14.md) [Next page](https://community.dhis2.org/c/resources/14.md?page=2)