This community innovation has been accepted at the 2025 DHIS2 Annual Conference
School meal program information system
The School Meal Program Information System, developed using DHIS2, is designed to facilitate the efficient management and monitoring of school meal programs at various administrative levels. This system enables schools to enter monthly student meal recipient counts, maintain essential details related to the school meal program, and record received goods and funds. By leveraging a comprehensive dashboard and reporting functionalities, the system provides valuable insights into the progress and impact of the school meal program. The system is accessible at multiple administrative levels, including school, zonal, provincial, and national levels, ensuring seamless data flow and transparency across all stakeholders. Schools and zonal offices are primarily responsible for data entry, ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information is available for analysis. The system enhances decision-making by providing real-time reports and visual representations of key metrics, enabling authorities to identify trends, allocate resources effectively, and address potential issues promptly. By standardizing and streamlining data collection and reporting processes, the School Meal Program Information System plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability, improving program efficiency, and supporting evidence-based policy decisions. Its integration with DHIS2 ensures scalability, adaptability, and interoperability with other health and education information systems, further enhancing its utility for policymakers and administrators. Overall, this system serves as a vital tool for managing school meal programs effectively, promoting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring the well-being of students through sustained and transparent program implementation.
Primary Author: Pramil Liyanage
Keywords:
School Meal Program, Meal Distribution, Funds Allocation, Nutritional Monitoring, Real-time Monitoring, Dashboard Analytics, Data Visualization, Budget Allocation