Open Medical Record System (OpenMRS)

OpenMRS is an open-source medical record system platform for developing countries. It helps mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on high-risk populations by providing better scientific-based information. Led by Regenstrief Institute and Partners In Health, the initiative focuses on improving healthcare in resource-constrained environments.

Project Stage

Scaling

Implementation time

1-3 years

Last update: October 05, 2023

Overview Contributors

Challenge

Countries with strained resources and a higher burden of disease need better systems to manage healthcare data and respond to pandemics effectively.

Description

OpenMRS provides a collaborative, open-source platform for medical record systems, enhancing scientific information availability and healthcare management in developing countries.

SDGs

Outcomes

Implemented in 10 countries, impacting lives by providing better healthcare data management and pandemic response capabilities; recognized as a verified innovation