Empowering Health Decisions with Data

About Us

RDMC

The Tigray Regional Data Management Center for Health (RDMC) is a central hub established under the Tigray Health Research Institute (THRI) and as part of the National Data Management Center (NDMC). Our mission is to improve public health in the Tigray Region by:

Centralizing health data: We collect and archive health-related data from various sources across the region, creating a comprehensive repository for research and analysis.
Facilitating data access: We provide standardized access to high-quality data for authorized researchers, policymakers, and public health officials, following data privacy regulations.
Empowering evidence-based decisions: We process and analyze data using rigorous scientific methods, generating robust evidence to inform public health interventions and policies.
Promoting knowledge sharing: We synthesize research findings and translate them into actionable recommendations for stakeholders at local, sub-national, national, and international levels.

RDMC Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision: Be a center for excellence in generating, achieving, synthesizing, and producing public health and biomedical evidences in Tigray Region
Mission: To improve public health through generating high-quality evidence for the TRHB and other stakeholders
Goals:
-Standardize data collection and management practices.
-Enhance data quality and accessibility.
-Generate robust evidence to inform public health interventions.
-Build capacity for data analysis and utilization.
-Promote collaboration among stakeholders for improved health outcomes.

From Chaos to Clarity: Why the Tigray RDMC Was Established

The RDMC was established in response to the critical need for improved data management and utilization in the Tigray Region’s public health sector. Previously, health data was fragmented, poorly organized, and inaccessible, hindering evidence-based decision making. We address these challenges by:
Standardizing data collection and storage: We ensure consistent data collection procedures across the region, promoting data quality and comparability.
Enhancing data governance: We implement robust data governance systems to guarantee data security, privacy, and ethical use.
Building capacity: We offer training and workshops to strengthen data management skills among regional health professionals and researchers.
Through these efforts, the RDMC plays a vital role in strengthening public health in the Tigray Region. We are committed to providing high-quality data and evidence to guide effective health policies and programs, ultimately improving health outcomes for the people of Tigray.

Our Core Values

Guiding principles that drive our mission and vision

Data Quality

We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the data we collect and manage

Open Access

We believe in providing transparent and equitable access to health data, following data privacy regulations, to empower informed decision-making.

Scientific Rigor

We apply robust scientific methods to data analysis and evidence synthesis, ensuring the credibility and reliability of our findings.

Collaboration

We foster partnerships with stakeholders at all levels, including researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals, to maximize the impact of our work.

Ethical Conduct

We uphold the highest ethical standards in data collection, storage, access, and sharing, respecting privacy and confidentiality.

Continuous Improvement

We strive for continuous improvement in our data management practices, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance our service delivery.