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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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Data Quality Management Model (Updated)
[Journal of AHIMA 83, no.7 (July 2012): 62-67.]This article discusses the elements and importance of health information systems for improved vital statistics.
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Digitalising Nepal’s health sector. A country’s journey towards an interoperable digital health ecosystem
[Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)]This case study provides analysis of key learning for the introduction of digital tools toward an interoperable health ecosystem. -
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The Dangers of Gender Bias in CRVS and Cause of Death Data: The Path to Health Inequality
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This paper is one of twelve in a knowledge brief series on gender and CRVS that aims to uncover gender bias and barriers, share case studies and emerging findings, and recommend priority areas and -
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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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Verbal Autopsy Standards: Ascertaining and Attributing Causes of Death
[World Health Organization]The 2016 version of the WHO verbal autopsy instrument is designed for all age groups, including maternal and perinatal deaths, and also deaths caused by injuries.
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ICD-10 Interactive Self-Learning Tool
[World Health Organization]The WHO electronic modular ICD-training tool is designed for self-learning. It can also be used for classroom training.
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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.