Digital Transformation Unit

Faustin-Archange Touadéra

His Excellency Mr. President,

Central African Republic

Félix Moloua

His Excellency Prime Minister,

Central African Republic

Dr. Pierre Somse

Honorable Minister of Health and Population, Central African Republic

MESSAGE FROM THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND POPULATION

“ Strengthening Digital Health and Evidence Based Decision is one of the key strategies to making health accessible to ALL. In this mission, Ministry of Health (MOH) is proud to launch a Digital-Health Transformation Unit (DTU) to execute MOH’s mission towards developing a resilient health system. The DTU will focus on primarily 3 pillars comprising of Digital Health, Infrastructure and Capacity”

KEY OBJECTIVES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION UNIT (DTU)

Synergizing EFFORTS AND Investments

Synergies efforts and investments going towards strengthening

BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY

Synergies investment on data systems made by different donors/funding mechanisms

Strenghtening Governance and Policy

Provide necessary governance and policies to successfully execute digital health strategy for CAR.

IMPROVING DATA QUALITY

Address and resolve the current data quality gaps including delay in data digitization and reporting

ESTABLISHING Interoperability

Establish interoperability and data exchange policy and framework help bring data collected by multiple partners, under one umbrella

Synergizing EFFORTS AND Investments

Synergies efforts and investments going towards strengthening

BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY

Synergies investment on data systems made by different donors/funding mechanisms

STRENGHTENING GOVERNANCE AND POLICY

Provide necessary governance and policies to successfully execute digital health strategy for CAR.

IMPROVING DATA QUALITY

Address and resolve the current data quality gaps including delay in data digitization and reporting

ESTABLISHING INTEROPERABILITY

Establish interoperability and data exchange policy and framework help bring data collected by multiple partners, under one umbrella

3 PILLARS OF CAR’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION UNIT

DIGITAL HEALTH STRATEGY

Strenghtening existing digital health ecosystem by establishing interoprability, data use, lab systems and much more

INFRASTRUCTURE

Establishing enabling environment for health stratgy by augmenting power supply, internet connectivity, hosting environment

CAPACITY BUILDING

Addressing capacity gaps for data collection, data quality, data analysis and evidence-based decision making

CAR’s DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TOOLS

SITUATION ROOM DASHBOARD

An ecosystem that delivers both frontline efficiency and strategic insight:

Multi-program data from DHIS2 (TB, HIV, Malaria, RMNCH, GBV, Immunization, etc.)
Data quality review dashboard
Infrastructure & asset mapping
Climate & health insights dashboard
Health service accessibility data
Case-based tracking with patient profiling, follow-up & alerts

EVENT BASED SURVEILLENCE

Enhancing early detection and response through a unified surveillance system.

Captures real-time health signals at the community level
Supports rapid outbreak response via a centralized command center
Triangulates data from human, animal, and environmental sources
Aligned with the national One Health strategy for integrated epidemic preparedness

CASE BASED SURVEILLENCE

A client-centered system leveraging DHIS2 Tracker to capture individual-level data across the continuum of care

QR-coded health cards to reduce duplication
Offline functionality for low-connectivity settings
Available in French to support local use
Enables continuous monitoring and follow-up
Automates tasks to support frontline health workers

OPEN LMIS

A digital solution to track health products and vaccines from national warehouses to facilities. Fully integrated with DHIS2 for streamlined supply chain visibility and decision-making.

Available on all devices
Tracks products from warehouse to facility
Real-time dashboard on stock status

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

This dashboard tracks how facilities and operators are engaging with the Digital Health Transformation Unit (DTU).

System usage and report submissions to progress against program targets.
Real-time visualizations of facility activity
Data champion performance

INFRASTRUCTURE

We support reliable health data systems and infrastructure.

Country-level server architecture assessment
Solar-powered electricity upgrades in health facilities
Provision of connectivity kits
Evaluation of internet options for stable connections
Distribution of tablets for data entry

CAR’s DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION VISION

CAR has already made great progress in creating the initial foundation for building a strong data driven ecosystem by implementation of DHIS2 platform, currently managed by HMIS Dept. within the Ministry of Health in CAR. The digital transformation unit takes a holistic approach to bring different data systems and digital intervention together to synergies efforts and investments by different partners. This will not only eliminate isolated parallel data systems and data fragmentation but also improve the overall data quality, timely reporting and improve real-time data for evidence-based decision making and policy

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION GENERIC FRAMEWORK

OPEN-SOURCE POLICY: It will not only bring flexibility and long-term sustainability but also make it more cost-effective by avoiding licensing fee and vendor lock-in

INTEROEPRABLE: This will allow synergizing investment in data systems and reduce duplication of efforts. This will also facilitate better data use strategy

PLATFORM OWNERSHIP: Any digital health system should be fully owned and governed by the Ministry of Health for long term sustainability and scale.

DATA OWNERSHIP: The Ministry of Health is the primary owner of the data and will have access to any health data collected irrespective of platform or partners

LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDING: Efforts will be made to build local in-house technical capacity within the HMIS Dept. of MOH to develop and manage digital health systems.

HOSTING AND DEPLOYMENT: Any health data collected in the country should reside in the country server and the MOH should have full access to the country server.

COMPLIANCE: Any digital system that is introduced should comply with Global best practices and national digital strategy and vision.

CONFIGURABILITY: MOH and the implementation partners should be able to configure the data systems based on the evolving needs and access control.

CO-CREATION: Any digital health system should be developed through a consultative and cocreation involving all key stakeholders.

HUMAN CENTRIC DESIGN: All digital health solution will strive to follow highest standards of human centric design principals for better adoption by the actual users

FUTURE PROOFED: Architecture allowing accommodation of future digital frameworks and tech stakes including promoting a channel agnostic framework

FOSTERING INNOVATIONS: The flexible architecture supporting futuristic innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of things, Data science algorithms, Social media integration etc.

CASE STUDIES AND NEWS CORNER

29 May 2025, CAR

Closure of the WHO Executive Council: The Central African Republic strengthens its leadership and commitments to public health

23 May 2025 , CAR

WHA78. Appointment of RCA as WHO Executive Office Member for a 3-year term following efforts to strengthen the health system in the country. An international recognition now taking place

12 May 2025 , CAR

Since May 12, 2025, researchers, experts, and institutional representatives have been meeting in Boali for the workshop to develop and budget the very first National Strategy for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (SNRSIT).

May 2025 - Bangui

Orange Launches 4G in Key Central African Cities, Ushering in a New Era of Digital Connectivity

25 Aug 2023, CAR

The CAR opts for profound reforms in the health sector

15 Feb 2024, Bangui

UNICEF and Canada contribute to the digitization of the health information system in the Central African Republic

07 Feb 2024, CAR

How data can inform policy to address challenges faced by internally displaced people in the Central African Republic

08 Sep 2023, CAR

Innovative Initiative Reaches Unreachable Communities with Life-saving Vaccines

08 Jun 2023, CAR

Responding to health emergencies

05 Oct 2022, CAR

Health challenges in Africa: what role for digital?

The Global Fund

Digital Health Investments Accelerate Progress in Ending AIDS, TB and Malaria

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Global strategy on digital health 2020-2025

In 2005 the World Health Assembly through its resolution WHA58.28 on eHealth urged Member States “to consider drawing up a long-term strategic plan for developing and implementing eHealth services…to develop the infrastructure for information and communication technologies for health…to promote equitable, affordable and universal access to their benefits.”

The World Bank Central African Republic: Supporting Digital Governance and Competitiveness

The government of the Central African Republic has made significant efforts in recent years to improve public financial management, including through digitalization of services. Reforms aimed at digitalizing the tax administration have also been introduced.

PAHO 8 Principles for Digital Transformation of Public Health:

Article 18. Right to social security: Every person affected by tuberculosis has the right to social security and social insurance, including in the event of unemployment, disability, old age or another circumstance of loss of means of subsistence for reasons beyond their control.

The African Union The digital Transformation strategy for Africa

Digital Transformation is a driving force for innovative, inclusive and sustainable growth. African countries, in seeking to further reap the benefits that accompany digital transformation, are taking major strides towards prioritising and accelerating meaningful digitisation.

USAID - A vision for action in Digital health

This Vision for Action in Digital Health charts a course to sharpen the investments of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in health-sector digital technologies and the data they enable in our partner countries.

African Union - Policy Brief for the Legal Framework on infection prevention and control

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Legal Framework comes before the Specialized Technical Committee on Health and Drug Control for adoption and endorsement.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION UNIT (DTU) LEADERSHIP

DR. PIERRE SOMSE

Honorable Minister of Health and Population

Dr Jean-Louis Director SNIS Fangbilette

Director of Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Projects and Programs

Dr. Wilfried Marius DANDI WANIKOMANE

Director of Cabinet

Dr. Ernest Kalthan

Director of Epidemology Surveillance

Dr.Jeremi Goita

Chief of Party World Vision

Junior ouefio

Director of Pharmacy

Piere Prince

Chief of Party, Croix Rouge Française

WORK WITH US

WORKING WITH US

Digital Transformation Unit (DTU) is a once in a life-time opportunity to be part Central African Republic’s transforming journey. You will be part of an exciting team involved in strengthening CAR’s digital ecosystem and upgrade while upgrading your skill and knowledge in the most cutting-edge digital innovation

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Data Analyst for the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Responsible for Technical Support and Help Desk for the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Project Manager of the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Expert in Interoperability for Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Infrastructure Manager for Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Operations Manager for Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Skills Building Specialist for Digital Transformation Unit (DTU)

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Get to Know Your Rights

Get Knowledgeable

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Get Connected

Get Involved

Information on the rights of people affected by TB
Information on the obligations of State and non-State actors on promoting, respecting and fulfilling human rights in the context of TB

Information on TB from medical experts
Frequently asked questions and answers from people affected by TB
Tips from people affected by TB
Opportunities to know more about and link to Global and Regional TB Community Networks
Information from Stop TB Partnership

Find nearby TB health services (DOTS Centers, Laboratories, Hospitals etc.)
Find nearby TB support services (peer support, nutritional support, psychosocial support etc.)
Find the National TB program
Find the National TB Partnership
Find the National Network of TB Communities

Connect and chat with other peers affected by TB
Connect with peer support groups
Engage in discussion forums on TB

Report barriers to TB health services, barriers to TB support services, human rights violations and TB stigma
Follow the status of the complaint raised
Provide feedback to response teams

Get to Know Your Rights

Information on the rights of people affected by TB
Information on the obligations of State and non-State actors on promoting, respecting and fulfilling human rights in the context of TB

Get Knowledgeable

Information on TB from medical experts
Frequently asked questions and answers from people affected by TB
Tips from people affected by TB
Opportunities to know more about and link to Global and Regional TB Community Networks
Information from Stop TB Partnership

Get Access

Find nearby TB health services (DOTS Centers, Laboratories, Hospitals etc.)
Find nearby TB support services (peer support, nutritional support, psychosocial support etc.)
Find the National TB program
Find the National TB Partnership
Find the National Network of TB Communities

Get Connected

Connect and chat with other peers affected by TB
Connect with peer support groups
Engage in discussion forums on TB

Get Involved

Report barriers to TB health services, barriers to TB support services, human rights violations and TB stigma
Follow the status of the complaint raised
Provide feedback to response teams