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World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on eHealth
[School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia]Presentations from the symposium and launch of the UNSW WHO Collaborating Centre for eHealth that provides an oversight of the eHealth initiative. -
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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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Mortality Statistics: A Tool to Improve Understanding and Quality
[University of Queensland, School of Population and Health]This working paper aims to build analytical capacity to assess the quality of mortality statistics currently being collected to improve their value in informing health policies and programs. -
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Identification as a National Priority: The Unique Case of Peru - Working Paper 454.
[Center for Global Development]This working paper presents Peru's efforts to make trusted and trustworthy identification from birth a national priority. The paper discusses the integration of civil registration, civil -
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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
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.