National Indicator Data Set

This app is a reference guide to the South African National Department of Health’s National Indicator Data Set (NIDS).

This app is a reference guide to the South African National Department of Health’s National Indicator Data Set (NIDS). It is designed to help health workers, programme teams, managers, and partners quickly understand NIDS concepts, indicator definitions, and reporting expectations in a convenient, easy-to-use format.

The National Indicator Data Set (NIDS) is a minimum set of indicators that public health facilities and non-facility health services are required to collect, use, and report on according to their service package. The information produced through NIDS supports monitoring of national policies and guidelines, priority health programmes, and progress toward national strategic goals and objectives.

The District Health Management Information System (DHMIS) Policy (2011) requires that NIDS be revised every two years. In addition, policy pronouncements may require additions or changes, which are communicated through official Department of Health notices.

Important note about data and privacy: This app is for information and guidance only. It is not a medical device, does not provide diagnosis or treatment, and is not used to capture, collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information or health data. The app functions as a read-only guide to NIDS content.