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UNICEF Good Practices in Integrating Birth Registration into Health Systems (2000-2009)
[United Nations Children's Fund]This working paper discusses case studies from Bangladesh, Brazil, Gambia, and India. -
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Integrating Health and Civil Registration Data
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]In this interview with Edward Duffus of Plan International, he explains the value of integrating health system data with the civil registration process and explores tools for improving CRVS. -
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Assessing the Reliability of Hospital-based Cause-of-death Statistics: Evidence-based Guidelines for Country Application
[University of Queensland, School of Population Health]This report provides findings from a large number of studies that have used medical record reviews to validate the cause of death reported.
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The Health System Assessment Approach: A How-To Manual
[United States Agency for International Development]The HSSA is a comprehensive tool to diagnose the performance of health systems and to capture system-wide information to better inform health sector planning. -
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International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11)
[World Health Organization]ICD-11 is the latest web based version of the global standard for diagnostic health information, and a key tool for, among other things, produce accurate vital statistics. The website includes the -
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Buy, Build, or Adapt, How to decide? A Guide to Open Source Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
[Inter-American development Bank]This report is for those who want to learn more about open source software (OSS) and the benefits of its use in health care, with particular emphasis on electronic health records (EHRs). It describes -
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Korean Resident Registration System for Universal Health Coverage
[World Bank Group]This paper is a comprehensive case study on how the Korean civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system facilitates achievement of universal health coverage (UHC) in the Republic of Korea -
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Use of Unique Health Identifiers in Universal Health Coverage Programs for Health Insurance Schemes
[World Bank Group]This paper provides an overview of use of unique identity numbers in the health sector. -
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Gabon Civil Registration and Vital Statistics and Unique Identification Number Systems for Universal Health Coverage: A Case Study
[World Bank Group]This working paper discusses the benefits and challenges of assigning a UIN at birth to allow linkage of CRVS, different health service schemes and identification systems, to facilitate coordination -
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Slovenian Civil Registration and Unique Identification Number System for Universal Health Coverage: A Case Study
[World Bank Group]This working paper discusses the Slovenian system of universal health protection system based on social health insurance, which in turn is linked to the use of a unique identification number and the -
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Important Steps to Improve CRVS Systems
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]Discover the steps to building high-functioning civil registration and vital statistics systems in this interview with World Bank expert, Samuel Mills. -
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How the Global Financing Facility Supports CRVS System Strengthening
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]Learn how the Global Financing Facility supports efforts to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems from Maletela Tuoane-Nkhasi, Global Financing Facility Secretariat. -
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APAI-CRVS Assessment Guidelines and Tools
[Africa Programme for Accelerated Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics]The tool and guidelines have been prepared both in English and in French to assist countries in undertaking an assessment of their civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems.
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Training Course on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Systems: Instructor's Manual
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]This course provides information to epidemiologists, statisticians, demographers, and other public health workers about vital statistics data gathered from a national civil registration system.
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Training Course on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Systems: Participant's Notes
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]This course provides information to epidemiologists, statisticians, demographers, and other public health workers about vital statistics data gathered from a national civil registration system.
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Rapid Assessment of National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems
[World Health Organization]This tool helps to quickly evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a current CRVS system before undertaking a detailed CRVS review.
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Online Glossary of Statistical Terms
[International Statistical Institute]An online glossary of statistical terms and concepts.
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Overcoming the Challenges Facing CRVS Systems
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]This interview with Carla AbouZahr explores common challenges facing CRVS systems: inherited legal frameworks, relying on people to register themselves, and lack of adequate resources.
Our Resource Library provides access to curated resources related to CRVS systems, including research, tools, publications, CRVS eLearning course, our Expert Talks video series, and a glossary of terms and definitions.
A CRVS system is one that connects relevant data from the civil registry and the health information system for the purpose of producing vital statistics. In order to function well, CRVS systems depend on common elements. These are featured under a unique section of our library. Examples include resources that focus on training, assessments and evaluations, identity management, data security and privacy, information and communications technology, and more.