Note on Computer Requirements

Health, 13 July 2009

The HIS database has been tested with Windows XP SP2. It is not yet approved for use with Windows Vista.

It is recommended to run with either MS Access 2002 or MS Access 2007. If you do not have MS Access installed on your computer, you may run using MS Access 2007 Runtime. It is available for free download here

To report problems with installation or upgrading of the HIS database, please contact us at E-mail HIS

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HIS Database

Download the most recent software upgrades and user guides.

Health Information System Database: A Guide for Field Users

(revised May 2009)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Information System

Updated information on 2009 HIS toolkits and other user support questions.

Health Information System CD-ROM 2009

To order a CD-ROM containing HIS tools and resource materials, please write to us here: E-mail HIS

Health Information System

Health Information Systems (HIS) lay the foundation for public health decision-making.

Nansen Biography

Nansen Award presentation for the late Senator Edward Kennedy

2007 Nansen Refugee Award

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2009 Nansen Award winner: Senator Edward Kennedy

In recognition of his achievements as a life-long advocate on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people, the recipient of the 2009 Nansen Refugee Award is the late Senator Edward Kennedy, a champion for those with no voice and no rights.

The High Commissioner's 2009 World Refugee Day message

In his special World Refugee Day message, High Commissioner António Guterres warns that in these difficult economic times, "those of us who work with refugees are struggling more than ever to meet even their most basic needs."