The Challenge Every Health Ministry Faces
Custom DHIS2 metadata development is complex, time-consuming, and expensive. Most implementations take months to complete and often lack PAHO compliance.
Traditional Custom Development
VPD-SMART Implementation
Pre-Built, PAHO-Approved Metadata Packages
Skip months of development with our ready-to-install DHIS2 packages, designed by experts and validated by health ministries across the Americas.
Custom Development
- 6-12 months development time
- USD$150K - USD$300K investment
- Uncertain PAHO compliance
- High technical risk
- Limited ongoing support
VPD-SMART Packages
- 30 minutes to full deployment
- Completely free to download
- PAHO pre-approved standards
- PAHO technical support included
- Battle-tested by 7+ countries
Geographical Information Update
To enhance the analytical capabilities of VPD-SMART, accurate and granular geographical boundaries for Level 0 (country), Level 1 (region), and Level 2 (district) administrative divisions (ADM) are available.
Example: Level 0 & Level 1 boundaries visualized in VPD-SMART dashboards
Integration of GIS_CODE for spatial analysis and reporting
Spatial Analysis & GIS Integration
The integration of geographical information using the GML format and the PAHO-created GIS_CODE enables accurate visualization and spatial analysis of VPD data. This spatial analysis capacity is crucial for informing targeted public health interventions and policies, and for facilitating spatially oriented research on VPD distribution and determinants, thereby directly impacting the system's utility for policy and research.
Further information & GIS resources →Simple 3-Step Installation Process
Get your surveillance system running in under 30 minutes with our step-by-step guide and automated installation tools.
Download Package
Select your desired surveillance package (AFP or MR) and download the complete metadata bundle with documentation.
wget https://github.com/im-data-paho/vpd-smart/releases/latest/vpd-package.zip
Import & Configure
Use DHIS2 native API to install metadata into your local instance with country-specific configurations.
curl -X POST "https://your-dhis2-instance.org/api/metadata" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-u username:password \
-d @metadata-afp.json
Train & Go Live
Access our training materials and support resources to onboard your team and start collecting surveillance data.
Technical Requirements
DHIS2 Version
2.39+ or higher
Server Resources
16GB RAM, 4 CPU cores
Admin Access
System administrator privileges
Trusted by Health Ministries Across the Americas
See how countries are transforming their disease surveillance capabilities with VPD-SMART packages.
Mónica Serrano Ahumada
Coordinadora Oficina Gestión de la Información
"The implementation of DHIS2 together with the OPS WDC team was a very enriching experience. Online training and on-site support were key to strengthening the local team's capacities and adapting the system to our needs. The collaborative work stood out for constant technical collaboration and a practical approach. Since the country has an institutional server, we wanted to take advantage of that infrastructure to carry out the installation locally, in line with the public sector's data governance policies. This decision ensures sovereignty, security and traceability of information, in addition to strengthening the autonomy and sustainability of the project. We are very grateful for the joint work."
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez
EPI Manager, Dominican Republic MOH
"The technical documentation was outstanding. Our team had the MR surveillance system running in 45 minutes. Saved us over $200K in development costs."
Dra. Juana Gutierrez
Surveillance Coordinator, Cuba MOH
"Finally, a solution that works out of the box. The bilingual support and regional customizations made adoption seamless across our 32 departments."
Implementation Success Metrics
Open Source & Community Driven
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Recent Activity
v1.1.0 Released
Enhanced AFP case investigation forms with PAHO 2025 updates
2 days ago
MR Package Update
Added support for DHIS2 2.40+ compatibility
1 week ago
Community Contribution
Brazil MOH contributed Portuguese translations
2 weeks ago
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