About OHDSI Africa
Building collaborative health data research across the African continent
Our Mission
To build a strong African OHDSI community that actively contributes to the extension of the OMOP-CDM and analytical tool development, promoting collaborative research across the continent.
Global Network
OHDSI Africa is part of the global OHDSI network with coordinating centers worldwide, bringing out the value of health data through large-scale analytics.
Open Source Solutions
All our solutions are open-source, ensuring accessibility and transparency in health data research across African institutions.
Leadership & Governance
Our steering committee includes representatives from leading African institutions and healthcare organizations, working together to advance observational health data sciences across the continent.
Steering Committee
Representatives from major African research institutions, universities, and healthcare organizations guide the strategic direction of OHDSI Africa.
Working Groups
Specialized teams focusing on data standards, tool development, training, and implementation across different African regions.
Institutional Partners
A growing network of hospitals, research centers, and health ministries collaborating on data standardization and research.
OHDSI Global Context
The Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI, pronounced "Odyssey") program is a multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary collaborative to bring out the value of health data through large-scale analytics. OHDSI aims to generate accurate, reproducible, and well-calibrated evidence and promote better health decisions and better care.
Global Reach
OHDSI has established a global network of researchers and observational health databases with coordinating centers on every continent.
Central Coordination
The main coordinating center is housed at Columbia University, with regional chapters providing local leadership and support.
Key Resources & Publications
OHDSI Publications
Contributing to the global body of OHDSI research with African perspectives and use cases.
OMOP CDM
A Digital Square Content Global Good for standardized health data, enabling interoperability across African health systems.
Collaborative Research
Cross-institutional studies and data sharing initiatives advancing African health research capabilities.
African Context
Developing region-specific implementations that address unique African healthcare challenges and opportunities.