What is the BHW Connect?

The BHW Connect is a web-based platform developed by the Department of Health to register and manage the profiles of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). It helps ensure that accurate and up-to-date data about BHWs is available for planning, decision-making, and policy development.

The BHW Connect can be accessed via the link: https://bhw.doh.gov.ph

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Why was the BHW Connect developed?

Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7883, also known as the “Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995,” mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to maintain a national registry of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). In compliance with this mandate, the Bureau of Local Health Systems Development (BLHSD), in partnership with the Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service (KMITS), developed the National Barangay Health Worker Registry System in 2015. This web-based platform is designed to register BHWs who provide voluntary primary health care services in communities across the country.

In Department Memorandum No. 2022-0273, issued on June 27, 2022, and titled “National Barangay Health Workers Registry System (NBHWRS) Report,” the BLHSD surveyed in collaboration with the Centers for Health Development (CHDs) and the Ministry of Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) BHW Coordinators. The survey assessed the implementation of the NBHWRS from 2015 to March 2022. Two main challenges were identified in the data collection process at the Local Government Unit (LGU) level: delayed submission of local BHW registries to CHDs and incomplete or unvalidated data. The memorandum recommended system enhancements to improve its relevance and responsiveness to stakeholders.

Over the years, it has become clear that the existing data in the system is inadequate to effectively address gaps in policy development and support for BHWs. To ensure the BHW registry serves as a reliable basis for the allocation of resources and support from the DOH, local government units, and other stakeholders, a more comprehensive and enhanced registry system is essential. Therefore, the BHW Connect System has been developed to better meet the evolving needs of its users and to support informed decision-making in the health sector.

For whom is the BHW Connect?

The BHW Connect system is designed for several key groups:

  1. Local Government BHW Coordinators: They profile BHWs directly in the system, take photos, and upload certifications.
  2. Municipal Health Office (MHO): They validate and approve the profiles entered by the Local Government BHW Coordinators.
  3. Provincial Health Office (PHO): They provide technical assistance, training, and implementation monitoring.
  4. Center for Health Development (CHD): They verify certifications and validate BHW profiles at the regional level.

Everyone involved in managing and supporting Barangay Health Workers has a role in using the system to ensure accurate profiling, certification, and validation.

What are the features of the BHW Connect System?

  1. Online and Offline (Kobo) platform accessibility.
  2. Searchable database for Barangay Health Worker (BHW) statistical data.
  3. Dashboard displaying profiles of registered and accredited BHWs, including graphical representations of statistical data.
  4. Capability to upload/download BHW profiles and reports, with disaggregated data on BHWs by sex, educational attainment, and age group.
  5. Generation of identification cards for registered and accredited BHWs.
  6. Creation of certifications documenting BHW inclusion in the system and length of service.

How is the BHW Connect System implemented?