Number of clients served:
October 2014: clients
TIBU
Country of Operation
Kenya
Approach
Target Population
Health focus
- Tuberculosis
Summary
TIBU is a unique system developed for use by the DLTLD in Kenya to specifically address challenges in data management and ensure tracking and monitoring of all TB patient data throughout the country. It is based on a two pronged approached that enables the TB program to easily access data for inforProgram goals
To address weak program management of Kenya’s TB program with an innovative web based solution integrated with mobile technology. To address weak program management of Kenya’s TB program with an innovative web based solution integrated with mobile technology.
Key program components
TIBU is used in the field to perform regular monitoring activities like supervision and EQA. Data is collected electronically with mobile computer tablets and uploaded into the central database of the DLTLD. The data is immediately available for analysis and TIBU can generate cohort reports on case finding, treatment success, MDR incidence and mapping of specific TB issues. In addition, TIBU can be used for logistics planning of commodities and MDR patient support. To enable integration, TIBU is also linked with the national District Health Information Systems for TB sharing at the Ministerial level. Payment is made via mobile money transfer using M-pesa to a TB or Lab Coordinator for any costs during supervision of EQA activities.
TIBU was created through a partnership between DLTD, USAID Kenya, TB Care, and three telecommunication companies, Safaricom, Iridium Interactive and Tangezoletu. This unique partnership results in a platform that allows for electronic registers, one time data entry at source using mobile tablet, data transfer in real time to central unit and seamless integration with DHIS2 (National Health Information System). Additionally, TIBU provides the ability to generate real time reports at any level, automation of referral forms leading to identification and tracking of suspects, identification of duplicate patient entries, and the ability to transfer funds to NTP staff and MDR-TB patients using M-Pesa.
Scale
Technology
Financials
Parent Organizations
Yes, there is a separate organization that manages or implements this program.
- USAID KenyaGovernment
- Division of Leprosy, Tuberculosis, and Lung Disease (DLTLD)Government
- TB CareForeign aid agency or multilateral organization
- SafaricomFor-profit
- Iridium InteractiveFor-profit
- TangezoletuFor-profit
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