A Report on National Data Analysis Plan: A Systematic Approach Towards Analysis of National HIV/AIDS Programme Data

The National Data Analysis Plan (NDAP) is a first of-its-kind activity for a public health programme, whereby data has been systematically analysed to address programmatic queries raised during the end phase of the National AIDS Control Programme Phase III.

The objectives of this national-level initiative were: (a) to identify the topics and thematic areas that can be studied by analysing available information (programme data); (b) to structure the analysis by identifying key questions and appropriate methodologies and tools for analysis; (c) to commission the analysis through a collaborative approach, involving institutes, programme units and senior experts as mentors, with agreed timelines; (d) to consolidate, discuss and disseminate the analytical outcomes for programmatic use; and (e) to promote scientic writing within the programme.