One innovative approach that we helped implement in states is the establishment and use of a ‘Control Room’. This government-led and partner-supported intervention aimed at improving the quality of health data on the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) platform by ensuring that errors and data inconsistencies present in the data uploaded are flagged promptly and corrected before the DHIS2 reporting period closes. The control room is currently operational in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and Niger 

HSDF developed and piloted an electronic DQA (e-DQA) approach which offers greater flexibility, reduces errors, takes advantage of cutting-edge technology, requires less HR time and costs, and creates a platform for real-time access to data by all stakeholders within required clearance levels. DQAs are now completed in real-time by the state with prompt feedback to state and local government area stakeholders. There has since been proper documentation of DQA findings and an improved DQA Score from 81 percent to 88.7 percent.