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**Author:** [@Gassim](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Gassim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 09:49 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/october-2026-copmonthly-ai-can-t-replace-community/77184 "2026-10-01T09:49:21Z")
Hello DHIS2 Community! :waving\_hand: AI discussions are everywhere including in the DHIS2 Community of Practice, and in most AI discussions around the world the question about ‘replacement’ is always a major theme; however, one thing for sure, no matter how advanced technology becomes, we will always need community… --- ## [October Developer Community Meetup / AI Forum: Open discussion - How are you feeling about AI?](https://community.dhis2.org/t/october-developer-community-meetup-ai-forum-open-discussion-how-are-you-feeling-about-ai/77181)
**Author:** [@kpvandivier](https://community.dhis2.org/u/kpvandivier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 07:49 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/october-developer-community-meetup-ai-forum-open-discussion-how-are-you-feeling-about-ai/77181 "2026-10-01T07:49:03Z")
Hello! :waving\_hand: For October’s edition of the @Developer\_Meetups event on 2026-10-08T09:00:00Z (UTC), we’ll have a more open-ended discussion for something on many people’s minds: How are you feeling about AI? What does it mean for you and your organizations? This could range from ways of work, how it affects deve… --- ## [Introduce yourself](https://community.dhis2.org/t/introduce-yourself/15)
**Author:** [@DHIS2-Community](https://community.dhis2.org/u/DHIS2-Community)\ **Replies:** 916\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 19:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/introduce-yourself/15 "2026-09-30T19:14:10Z")
Some of us have been part of the DHIS2 community for years, while others may be completely new. Either way, we’re excited to get to know you better! Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. Here … --- ## [Suivez en ligne la Conférence DHIS2 Asie-Pacifique 2026, du 5 au 7 octobre](https://community.dhis2.org/t/suivez-en-ligne-la-conference-dhis2-asie-pacifique-2026-du-5-au-7-octobre/77237)
**Author:** [@Shurajit\_Dutta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Shurajit_Dutta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 11:53 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/suivez-en-ligne-la-conference-dhis2-asie-pacifique-2026-du-5-au-7-octobre/77237 "2026-10-04T11:53:51Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: Watch the DHIS2 Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 online, 5–7 October - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Suivez en ligne la Conférence DHIS2 Asie-Pacifique 2026, du 5 au 7 octobre La conférence DHIS2 Asie-Pacifique 2026 se tiendra… --- ## [Watch the DHIS2 Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 online, 5–7 October](https://community.dhis2.org/t/watch-the-dhis2-asia-pacific-conference-2026-online-5-7-october/77236)
**Author:** [@Shurajit\_Dutta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Shurajit_Dutta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 11:53 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/watch-the-dhis2-asia-pacific-conference-2026-online-5-7-october/77236 "2026-10-04T11:53:44Z")
Watch the DHIS2 Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 online, 5–7 October The DHIS2 Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 takes place at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 5 to 7 October. It is hosted by HISP Asia and the HISP Centre at the University of Oslo, under the theme “Connecting communities, advancing innovati… --- ## [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)
**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")
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… --- ## [Asynchronous import task，can't get status by given url](https://community.dhis2.org/t/asynchronous-import-task-cant-get-status-by-given-url/68541)
**Author:** [@linxd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/linxd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 13:35 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/asynchronous-import-task-cant-get-status-by-given-url/68541 "2026-10-01T13:35:56Z")
I have done this in dhis2 2.42: :slight\_smile: URL: http://100.64.0.3:10003/dhis/api/tracker?async=true&importStrategy=CREATE\_AND\_UPDATE METHOD: POST USERNAME: admin \[HEADERS\] \[PARAMETERS\] \[CONTENT\] { “trackedEn… --- ## [Server Admin Meetup: DHIS2 Deployment - security from the start, automation, and more!](https://community.dhis2.org/t/server-admin-meetup-dhis2-deployment-security-from-the-start-automation-and-more/77187)
**Author:** [@tkipkurgat](https://community.dhis2.org/u/tkipkurgat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 11:07 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/server-admin-meetup-dhis2-deployment-security-from-the-start-automation-and-more/77187 "2026-10-01T11:07:49Z")
Hello Everyone!, Today, we’ll look at how much security we can build into a DHIS2 deployment from the start, and what we can automate as part of the deployment itself. We’ll go through what the deployment tools already take care of, including the firewall, TLS, and keeping PostgreSQL off the public network. We’ll the… --- ## [Analytics tables grow significantly after successful analytics run and later shrink — clarification needed](https://community.dhis2.org/t/analytics-tables-grow-significantly-after-successful-analytics-run-and-later-shrink-clarification-needed/77183)
**Author:** [@fernando](https://community.dhis2.org/u/fernando)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 09:56 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/analytics-tables-grow-significantly-after-successful-analytics-run-and-later-shrink-clarification-needed/77183 "2026-10-01T09:56:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some clarification on how DHIS2 Analytics handles the creation, replacement, and cleanup of analytics event tables. We have disk storage constraints, so we normally run analytics only twice a week. Recently, I noticed an interesting pattern with our analytics\_event\_\* tables. After one an… --- ## [Calendar week days display incorrectly as single character "أ" in Arabic language on Android App](https://community.dhis2.org/t/calendar-week-days-display-incorrectly-as-single-character-in-arabic-language-on-android-app/70904)
**Author:** [@Mohammed1](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mohammed1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 08:02 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/calendar-week-days-display-incorrectly-as-single-character-in-arabic-language-on-android-app/70904 "2026-10-01T08:02:29Z")
After updating the DHIS2 Android Capture App, the calendar component displays all week days as the same single character (“أ”) when the interface language is set to Arabic. All days of the week appear identical, making i… --- ## [Future dates allowed in Event Capture](https://community.dhis2.org/t/future-dates-allowed-in-event-capture/46590)
**Author:** [@dachagaoswald](https://community.dhis2.org/u/dachagaoswald)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 07:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/future-dates-allowed-in-event-capture/46590 "2026-10-01T07:14:19Z")
When capturing Medical Certificate of Cause of death on our COD instance, It was observed that the date of death was allowing future date to be captured. the date being for date of death is the system date for event capt… --- ## [How do we update dhis2 deployment tools](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-do-we-update-dhis2-deployment-tools/75929)
**Author:** [@jthomas](https://community.dhis2.org/u/jthomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 06:35 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-do-we-update-dhis2-deployment-tools/75929 "2026-10-01T06:35:18Z")
Hello Server Admin champions I have a initial version ansible based dhis2 deployment tools. Have any of you updated the dhis2 deployment tools after initial installation? What are the steps we shall do on a high level. --- ## [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)
**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")
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… --- ## [Proposition d'amélioration – Intégration des opérateurs logiques (OU / ET) dans les indicateurs agrégés DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/proposition-damelioration-integration-des-operateurs-logiques-ou-et-dans-les-indicateurs-agreges-dhis2/76654)
**Author:** [@crakotondramanitra](https://community.dhis2.org/u/crakotondramanitra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 00:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/proposition-damelioration-integration-des-operateurs-logiques-ou-et-dans-les-indicateurs-agreges-dhis2/76654 "2026-10-01T00:54:43Z")
J’espère que vous allez bien. Dans le cadre de nos configurations d’indicateurs pour les données agrégées de routine dans DHIS2, nous faisons face à une limite concernant les conditions logiques, les formules d’indicateurs agrégés reposant strictement sur des opérateurs arithmétiques (+, -, \*, /). Nous souhaitons vou… --- ## [Clinically significant discrepancies in DHIS2 weight-for-length/height z-score (WLZ/WHZ) calculations compared with WHO growth standards](https://community.dhis2.org/t/clinically-significant-discrepancies-in-dhis2-weight-for-length-height-z-score-wlz-whz-calculations-compared-with-who-growth-standards/77159)
**Author:** [@LEON\_LAVATSA](https://community.dhis2.org/u/LEON_LAVATSA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 16:15 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/clinically-significant-discrepancies-in-dhis2-weight-for-length-height-z-score-wlz-whz-calculations-compared-with-who-growth-standards/77159 "2026-09-30T16:15:34Z")
Summary and impact We have identified clinically significant discrepancies between the built-in DHIS2 calculation of weight-for-length/height z-scores (WLZ/WHZ) and calculations using the WHO Child Growth Standards methodology. We discussed this with University of Oslo/DHIS2 colleagues on 23 September 2026 and were en… --- ## [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)
**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")
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 --- ## [Sync errors from negative decimals without a leading zero: Android Capture 3.4.2 accepts them, server rejects them](https://community.dhis2.org/t/sync-errors-from-negative-decimals-without-a-leading-zero-android-capture-3-4-2-accepts-them-server-rejects-them/77115)
**Author:** [@researchfd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/researchfd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 14:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/sync-errors-from-negative-decimals-without-a-leading-zero-android-capture-3-4-2-accepts-them-server-rejects-them/77115 "2026-09-29T14:44:26Z")
Hi all, I think I’ve found a validation gap in the Android Capture app and wanted to flag it. Setup: Android Capture app 3.4.2, Android 16 (Samsung, One UI 8.5) DHIS2 2.41.9.1 Tracker program, data elements with value type Number (pediatric z-scores) What happens: If I enter .62, the app shows a formatting error… --- ## [Age value type shows "This date format is not valid" when database language is changed from English — Capture App](https://community.dhis2.org/t/age-value-type-shows-this-date-format-is-not-valid-when-database-language-is-changed-from-english-capture-app/72365)
**Author:** [@sthrohit](https://community.dhis2.org/u/sthrohit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 10:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/age-value-type-shows-this-date-format-is-not-valid-when-database-language-is-changed-from-english-capture-app/72365 "2026-09-29T10:54:44Z")
When using a data element with Value Type: Age in the Android Capture app, entering age using the Years/Months/Days fields (e.g. 2 months) triggers the validation error: “This date format is not valid” This issue is specific to the Android Capture app and only occurs when the DHIS2 database language is changed from… --- ## [La série de vidéos « Que représente DHIS2 pour vous ? » revient en 2026](https://community.dhis2.org/t/la-serie-de-videos-que-represente-dhis2-pour-vous-revient-en-2026/77127)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 09:35 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/la-serie-de-videos-que-represente-dhis2-pour-vous-revient-en-2026/77127 "2026-09-29T09:35:19Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: "What Does DHIS2 Mean to You?" video series returns for 2026 - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Chaque année, lors de la conférence annuelle DHIS2, nous réalisons des entretiens avec des participants qui se portent volontaires… --- ## ["What Does DHIS2 Mean to You?" video series returns for 2026](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-does-dhis2-mean-to-you-video-series-returns-for-2026/77126)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 09:29 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-does-dhis2-mean-to-you-video-series-returns-for-2026/77126 "2026-09-29T09:29:14Z")
Each year during the DHIS2 Annual Conference, we conduct interviews with attendees who volunteer to tell us their thoughts about DHIS2, and how it supports the work that they do. We publish these interviews in a video series called “What Does DHIS2 Mean to You?” and we’re looking forward to sharing them with you! F… --- ## [Système d'information de laboratoire – Boîte à outils d'intégration DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/systeme-dinformation-de-laboratoire-boite-a-outils-dintegration-dhis2/77122)
**Author:** [@Stefano](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Stefano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 07:58 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/systeme-dinformation-de-laboratoire-boite-a-outils-dintegration-dhis2/77122 "2026-09-29T07:58:51Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: Laboratory Information System – DHIS2 Integration Toolkit - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Le Centre HISP de l’Université d’Oslo, avec le soutien du CDC américain, a publié une boîte à outils destinée à l’intégration des sys… --- ## [Laboratory Information System – DHIS2 Integration Toolkit](https://community.dhis2.org/t/laboratory-information-system-dhis2-integration-toolkit/77121)
**Author:** [@Stefano](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Stefano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 07:58 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/laboratory-information-system-dhis2-integration-toolkit/77121 "2026-09-29T07:58:43Z")
The HISP Centre at the University of Oslo, with the support of the US CDC, has published a toolkit for integrating laboratory information systems with DHIS2. The problem it addresses. Tracker programs used for case-based disease surveillance regularly need laboratory results. Sending those results electronically i… --- ## [DHIS2 Upgrade: version by version vs skipping versions](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-upgrade-version-by-version-vs-skipping-versions/77012)
**Author:** [@HawraaSweidan](https://community.dhis2.org/u/HawraaSweidan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 19:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-upgrade-version-by-version-vs-skipping-versions/77012 "2026-09-28T19:21:01Z")
Greetings, Would it be possible to upgrade my DHIS2 version directly from 2.39 to 2.42, without upgrading step by step? cc: @Markus @Gassim --- ## [DHIS2 v43 : Custom attribute value not displayed in View/Edit and gets removed on update](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-v43-custom-attribute-value-not-displayed-in-view-edit-and-gets-removed-on-update/77100)
**Author:** [@rcpoudel](https://community.dhis2.org/u/rcpoudel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 19:09 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-v43-custom-attribute-value-not-displayed-in-view-edit-and-gets-removed-on-update/77100 "2026-09-28T19:09:30Z")
I am using DHIS2 v43 and facing an issue with a newly created custom attribute. Steps to reproduce Create a new attribute in the Maintenance app for the Program indicator. Add a value for the attribute to an existing object. Confirm through the API that the value is saved. Open the object in the Maintenance… --- ## [Webinar Recording: Lab Information System - DHIS2 integration toolkit](https://community.dhis2.org/t/webinar-recording-lab-information-system-dhis2-integration-toolkit/76519)
**Author:** [@kpvandivier](https://community.dhis2.org/u/kpvandivier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 18:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/webinar-recording-lab-information-system-dhis2-integration-toolkit/76519 "2026-09-28T18:24:34Z")
:light\_bulb: Webinar: Lab Information System – DHIS2 integration toolkit :two\_o\_clock::date:Webinar Date: 2026-09-28T11:00:00Z (UTC)→2026-09-28T12:00:00Z (UTC) Timely handling of lab results is critical for the effective functioning of disease surveillance programs, especially for high-consequence diseases like … --- ## [V{event\_status} missing from the program indicator variable list in 2.43](https://community.dhis2.org/t/v-event-status-missing-from-the-program-indicator-variable-list-in-2-43/75967)
**Author:** [@malekpour](https://community.dhis2.org/u/malekpour)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 18:20 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/v-event-status-missing-from-the-program-indicator-variable-list-in-2-43/75967 "2026-09-28T18:20:24Z")
Hi all, I’ve run into a couple of related issues with V{event\_status} in program indicators on 2.43 and I’d appreciate some clarification from the team. First, it is not offered in the Maintenance app. When building a program indicator expression or filter in the Maintenance app, V{event\_status} does not appear in th… --- ## [How to Keep Custom Form Code Clean and Maintainable | Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-keep-custom-form-code-clean-and-maintainable-metadata-series/77108)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 10:03 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-keep-custom-form-code-clean-and-maintainable-metadata-series/77108 "2026-09-28T10:03:29Z")
Working with more complex Custom Forms in DHIS2? Keeping your code organized can make future updates much easier. In this guide, I share some practical approaches to build your HTML and CSS in Custom Forms, including ways to structure your code, keep scripts easier to debug, and avoid common patterns that can make mai… --- ## [Dashboad can't load map with defined bg layer](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dashboad-cant-load-map-with-defined-bg-layer/76850)
**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")
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 . --- ## [Separate diseases on programs inside dhis2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/separate-diseases-on-programs-inside-dhis2/77106)
**Author:** [@Ponlork](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Ponlork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 04:23 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/separate-diseases-on-programs-inside-dhis2/77106 "2026-09-28T04:23:11Z")
Dear All, I have three programs. Two are tracker, and one event program. What should I create data element of diseases? Thank you --- ## [Help - OpenClinic to DHIS2 2.41 Integration: Errors with dataValueSets and completeDate](https://community.dhis2.org/t/help-openclinic-to-dhis2-2-41-integration-errors-with-datavaluesets-and-completedate/77092)
**Author:** [@Ansou\_Daff](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Ansou_Daff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 09:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/help-openclinic-to-dhis2-2-41-integration-errors-with-datavaluesets-and-completedate/77092 "2026-09-26T09:14:23Z")
OpenClinic to DHIS2 integration – Error when sending data to DHIS2 2.41 Hello everyone, I am currently working on an integration between OpenClinic and DHIS2 2.41. The objective is to send aggregated data from OpenClinic to DHIS2 using the DHIS2 Web API, specifically the dataValueSets endpoint. The integration was … [Next page](https://community.dhis2.org/latest.md?page=1)