Global Health Resources

Overview of the Open Laboratory Data Repository platform, for ministries and country-level public health systems

Overview of the Open Laboratory Data Repository platform's functional components, for software developers, engineers and IT administrators

This guide follows the sequence of an international LIS implementation. Users can begin with the section that corresponds to their place in the LIS implementation cycle.

A tool to provide laboratories with questions to discuss when evaluating data quality and data use of the laboratory information system (LIS).

A means for laboratories to verify that training and LIS implementation have been appropriately completed.

A tool to assign roles and responsibilities for completing tasks related to the laboratory information system (LIS).

A framework for a laboratory to craft their own steps and activities that need to be carried out for the laboratory information system (LIS)​ to succeed.

This guide explores the utility and opportunities available with integrated laboratory information systems (LIS), for both individual laboratories and national-level public health systems.

High level summary of global public health data exchange solutions.

A guide for laboratories around the world to design a road map for establishing a data exchange platform that meets your circumstances and needs.

Una guía que los laboratorios de todo el mundo diseñen un proceso para establecer una plataforma de intercambio de datos que se ajuste a sus circunstancias y necesidades

A framework of tiered positions and roles that work with and support the laboratory information system (LIS).

A tool to monitor and assess the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory information system (LIS).

This document provides guidelines to laboratory managers on how to craft and implement a detailed data backup and recovery plan and carry out regular backups of data and applications.

A tool to evaluate data quality and turn around time within the laboratory information system (LIS).​

A set of questions to evaluate steps taken to ensure ownership of the laboratory information system (LIS) and assess laboratory and national policies to support effective utilization of the LIS.

Select findings from the 2019 APHL All-Hazards Laboratory Preparedness Survey highlight the importance of public-private partnerships in responding to public health threats.

Learn more about how we're improving antimicrobial resistance data collection and reporting in Zambia.

Learn how we're improving influenza data integration practices in Kenya to enhance surveillance efforts.

Learn how to protect laboratory data and ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability around the world.