Monitoring deaths aids in identifying and addressing their causes, allowing health systems to adapt and respond effectively. Therefore, a robust Mortality Surveillance System is the cornerstone of a highly effective public health system. It plays a pivotal role in measuring key indicators such as the crude mortality rate (CMR), life expectancy, total and excess mortality, maternal, neonatal, infant, and child mortality rates; categorized by age, gender, location, and other forms of mortality.
This Plan describes the M&E framework, indicators, processes, sources of data, methods and tools that the sector will use to collect, compile, report and use data, and provide feedback as part of the national Health Sector M&E mechanisms. It is intended to document what needs to be monitored, with whom, by whom, when, how, and how the M&E data will be used. It also outlines how and when the different types of studies and evaluations will be conducted by the sector. It translates these processes into annualized and costed activities and assigns responsibilities for implementation.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) Strategic Plan builds on the Human Capital Development Component of the National Development Plan III and lays a foundation for movement towards Universal Health Coverage. This plan provides strategic directions to the MoH Headquarters over the five-year period and is underpinned by a performance agreement that will enable the Ministry to assess and report on the results of the MoH in each specific strategic area of focus on regular basis.
