HISP Rwanda in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and Rwanda Biomedical Centre, has launched eVLMIS Version 2, a nationally deployed digital platform transforming how vaccine supply chains are managed, monitored, and optimized.
More than a system upgrade, eVLMIS V2 strengthens decision-making at every level of the health system, delivering: Reduced stock-outs and overstock End-to-end batch traceability Faster, data-driven supply chain decisions Stronger accountability and compliance Real-time visibility from national warehouses to service delivery points
A major strategic milestone in this release is the integration with UNICEF’s TRVST platform positioning Rwanda among the first countries in Africa to implement global-grade digital product verification within a national vaccine logistics system.
This integration strengthens authenticity, traceability, and interoperability , reinforcing Rwanda’s leadership in digital health innovation and continental first-mover credibility.
With warehouse barcode scanner integration, automated batch tracking, and advanced supply chain intelligence, eVLMIS V2 is not just an upgrade , it is a scalable platform built to continuously evolve with Rwanda’s health system needs. Learn more: eVLMIS | HISP Rwanda
I was wondering if you could share a little more information about how DHIS2 is used in the eVLMIS system. Is eVLMIS built on DHIS2? Or is it a separate software system that integrates with Rwanda’s other DHIS2 systems?
Thank you Max for the question. Actually VLMIS is a separate, standalone system, it is not built on DHIS2, it rather integrates with DHIS2 in specific, well-defined ways.
There are three main integration points:
Authentication: VLMIS validates user credentials against the DHIS2 instance (via the /api/me endpoint). This means users log in with their DHIS2/HMIS credentials, but the session itself is managed by VLMIS using JWT tokens.
Organization Unit Hierarchy: VLMIS pulls the organizational unit tree from DHIS2 (facilities, districts, etc.) and stores a local copy in its own database. This keeps the facility structure of VLMIS in sync with the national DHIS2 system.
Data Reporting (VLMIS → DHIS2): VLMIS pushes aggregated vaccine stock data (opening balance, quantities received, distributed, returned, wasted, closing balance) back to DHIS2 via the dataValueSets API. This is done on a scheduled cron job, so national-level HMIS dashboards in DHIS2 reflect the logistics data.
Reduced stock-outs and overstock
Learn more: eVLMIS | HISP Rwanda