Building a real-time dashboard to track non-communicable diseases across South-East Asia
Interactive NCD Dashboard for WHO SEARO
Commissioned by the World Health Organization, CDFI developed an interactive digital dashboard to track non-communicable diseases across the South-East Asia region. The platform consolidates survey data on disease prevalence, premature mortality, and risk factors across 11 countries, giving WHO and member country health ministries a unified, real-time view of regional health trends. CDFI also built a research approval portal to streamline the review process for WHO-funded health studies in the region.
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South-East Asian countries covered under the dashboard
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surveys analysed across 10 countries from 2001 to 2019
Region
South-East Asia
Start Date
Status
Completed
Lead Partner
World Health Organization
Benefeciaries
WHO SEARO and participating country health ministries
Better data means better decisions for a healthier region.
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization CDFI designed and developed an interactive digital dashboard for WHO SEARO that consolidates survey data on non-communicable disease risk factors, premature mortality, and disease prevalence across 11 countries. The platform provides both aggregate and country-specific views, helping WHO and policymakers monitor trends, benchmark progress, and identify focus areas for intervention. CDFI also built a research approval portal to simplify and digitise the review process for WHO-funded health studies in the region.
Success of the WHO NCD Dashboard
Comprehensive Regional Coverage
Data visualisation across 11 South-East Asian countries, powered by WHO's Progress Monitor and Global Health Observatory data.
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Dynamic NCD Tracking
Interactive dashboards present trends on mortality, hypertension, and risk factors, aligned with NCD Roadmap 2030 targets.
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Streamlined Health Research
An online system built to digitise and manage the regional research approval process, enhancing transparency and collaboration.
Built for scale. Operated for regional progress.
Regional Health Insights
Interactive map-based visualisations track non-communicable disease trends across South-East Asia in real time.
Research Simplified
The dedicated portal supports WHO in approving, monitoring, and managing regional health research projects.
Live and Accessible
The WHO NCD SEARO portal provides open access to regional health data and projections through 2030.
Features of the Implementation
Country-wise and regional NCD dashboards
Map-based progress monitoring system
Indicators on premature mortality, risk factors, and hypertension
Data integrated from WHO Global Health Observatory and Progress Monitor
Online health research approval and tracking system
Dynamic charts with projections and targets till 2030
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Benefits of the Implementation
Provides a unified view of NCD burden across the SEARO region
Enables data-backed policymaking and resource prioritisation
Improves research coordination and knowledge sharing
Strengthens WHO’s ability to monitor regional progress toward SDG 3.4 targets
Offers visual, comparative insights for all member countries
How the solution bought an impact of scale
Pregnant and lactating mothers benefitted
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Pregnant and lactating mothers benefitted
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Pregnant and lactating mothers benefitted
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Awards and Recognitions
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
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