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Health Information System Development Office (HISO) - Thailand Health Data Portal

Health Information System Development Office (HISO), Ministry of Public Health, Thailand Thailand's centralized health information and statistics portal that collects health data from domestic organizations including the Ministry of Public Health, National Statistical Office, National Health Security Office, and international agencies. Portal provides access to health indicators, statistics, reports, and visualization tools for trend analysis. Open dataset Open access HDB-0103

Malaysia National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS)

Institute for Public Health (IKU), National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia Annual national cross-sectional household health survey conducted by Malaysia's Ministry of Health since 2011 to monitor population health status and health-related behaviors. Each annual survey focuses on specific health themes and provides state-level and national data to support health policy-making and service planning. Open dataset Open access HDB-0104

Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in collaboration with DHS Program Nationally-representative survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (now every 3 years, previously every 5 years) as part of the global DHS program, tracking population dynamics, fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition, and health service utilization. The 2022 NDHS was the seventh DHS conducted in the Philippines since 1968. Open dataset Open access HDB-0106

Qatar Precision Health Institute

Qatar Foundation The Qatar Precision Health Institute maintains large-scale genomic and biobank repositories of biological samples and health data from Qatari citizens and residents, including whole genome sequencing data and a disease genomics database. The institute provides research access through a research portal and offers customized genotyping tools including the Q-Chip microarray developed from genomic data. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0110

Emirati Reference Genome Programme

Department of Health, Abu Dhabi; Group 42 The Emirati Reference Genome Programme is a national genomics initiative launched in 2021 that collects biological samples and generates whole-genome sequencing data from Emirati citizens to create a reference genome representing the genetic diversity of the UAE population. The programme combines advanced sequencing technology and artificial intelligence to develop precision medicine applications tailored to Emirati genetics and support discovery of population-specific disease variants. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0111

Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) Health Statistics Portal

Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) The Turkish Statistical Institute maintains a comprehensive health statistics portal with aggregated data on Turkey's population health including mortality, morbidity, health expenditure, disability, and healthcare utilization statistics. The portal provides public access to downloadable datasets and indicators covering health and social protection statistics compiled from national health surveillance systems. Open dataset Open access HDB-0139

DATASUS

Ministry of Health (Ministério da Saúde), Brazil DATASUS is Brazil's integrated health information system operated by the Department of Information Technology, providing data from the Unified Health System (SUS) including hospital admissions, outpatient services, mortality, births, notifiable diseases, and health establishments. The platform offers public access to health data through multiple tools including TABNET for analysis, RNDS for interoperable data sharing, and administrative dashboards covering all Brazilian municipalities and states. Open dataset Open access HDB-0140

SISA

Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud de la Nación), Argentina SISA (Sistema Integrado de Información Sanitaria Argentino) is Argentina's integrated health information system that consolidates federal health registries including health establishments, licensed professionals, and real-time epidemiological surveillance data. The platform integrates multiple registries (REFES, REFEPS, SNVS 2.0) with a federal network architecture linking healthcare services, provincial agencies, and the national Ministry of Health. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0141

PAHO/EIH Open Data

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) PAHO/EIH Open Data (formerly PLISA) is a regional health information platform providing over 140 health indicators covering countries and territories across the Americas since 1995. The platform includes disease incidence and mortality data, vaccination coverage, outbreak information, non-communicable disease indicators, mental health data, and environmental health determinants disaggregated by age, sex, and urban-rural distribution. Open dataset Open access HDB-0142

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Data Collections

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare AIHW maintains over 150 datasets covering health and welfare topics including perinatal health, disability, cancer, hospital activity, alcohol and drug use, and mortality collected from Australian healthcare services. Researchers access linked data through AIHW's data linkage services, which combine administrative health records with survey and registry data. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0159

N3C (National COVID Cohort Collaborative)

NIH NCATS (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences) N3C is a centralized research platform that aggregates de-identified electronic health record data from over 90 institutions into a secure enclave, containing data on over 500,000 patients for COVID-19, Long COVID, and other disease research. Registered researchers can access the data to conduct collaborative studies on multiple disease domains with full data provenance documentation and strong privacy protections. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0162

Framingham Heart Study

Boston University School of Medicine, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) A prospective cohort study that began in 1948 and now includes three generations with more than 15,000 participants and over 2 million biosamples collected over 78 years. Researchers access data through a formal application process via the Research Application Portal, with datasets available for cardiovascular disease, brain aging, metabolism, and genetics. Open dataset By application HDB-0163

ALSPAC (Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children)

University of Bristol A birth cohort study that recruited over 14,000 pregnant women between 1991-1992 and has continuously monitored participants and their descendants. Researchers can access study data by submitting research proposals through the dedicated proposal portal, with datasets available from longitudinal assessments, cognitive testing, and a new cohort of grandchildren. Open dataset By application HDB-0164

SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe)

SHARE-ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium) Europe's largest social science panel study collecting longitudinal data on health, biomarkers, employment, cognition, and economics across 28 participating countries. Researchers register as users and access data through the dedicated data portal (share-project.org/data), with approximately 690,000 interviews from 175,000 respondents supporting over 4,800 publications. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0165

ELSA (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing)

NatCen Social Research in partnership with University College London and Institute for Fiscal Studies A longitudinal study of English aging spanning 24 years across 11 waves of data collection involving 24,000+ participants. Researchers can download datasets directly from the website, with additional procedures for accessing genetic data, supported by comprehensive user guides and the contact point ELSAdata@natcen.ac.uk. Open dataset Open access HDB-0166

Lifelines (Dutch Biobank and Cohort Study)

Lifelines Biobank, University Medical Center Groningen The Netherlands' largest biobank with over 167,000 participants providing health data and biological samples approximately every five years. Researchers submit data access applications through the dedicated biobank portal (lifelines-biobank.com), gaining access to well-organized questionnaires and datasets supporting over 750 scientific publications. Open dataset By application HDB-0167

Millennium Cohort Study (MCS)

Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS), University College London A birth cohort study following approximately 19,000 young people born in 2000-2002 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland through their life course. Researchers access data through CLS's data access portal with resources including documentation, a bibliography of 6,000+ publications, and training webinars, with a new consolidated core dataset released in July 2026. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0168

German National Cohort Study (NAKO)

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and participating research institutions Germany's largest long-term study researching common diseases with participants undergoing ongoing examinations and health questionnaires in multiple phases. Researchers can access information through the NAKO TransferHub and contact research-responsible persons for collaboration, with resources supporting multiple research projects and an International NAKO Conference planned for 2026. Open dataset By application HDB-0169

WHO Data Platform

World Health Organization The WHO Data Platform (data.who.int) is a centralized interactive digital portal providing access to trusted global health data and statistics across thousands of health indicators. The platform offers browsable data by country and indicator, downloadable datasets, interactive visualizations tracking Triple Billion targets and health emergencies, and country-level health profiles. Open dataset Open access HDB-0170

WHO Global Health Expenditure Database (National Health Accounts)

World Health Organization The WHO Global Health Expenditure Database provides comparable health spending data for 195 countries and territories since 2000, including breakdowns by funding sources, financing arrangements, health functions, and disease-specific expenditures. The database is updated annually and tracks capital investments and country-level health expenditure profiles. Open dataset Open access HDB-0171

World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population Statistics

World Bank The World Bank provides comprehensive health, nutrition, and population statistics through its DataBank platform, offering over 50 health-related indicators including mortality rates, life expectancy, disease prevalence, immunization rates, and nutritional status measures. Data covers 195 countries with downloadable formats in CSV, XML, and Excel. Open dataset Open access HDB-0172

UNAIDS AIDSinfo

UNAIDS UNAIDS AIDSinfo provides comprehensive HIV/AIDS epidemiological estimates, country-reported data on national AIDS responses, service coverage metrics, and financial resource tracking with over 85 indicators on HIV funding. The platform includes data on key populations, HIV-related policies and legal frameworks, and health inequalities in HIV progress. Open dataset Open access HDB-0173

Global Fund Data Explorer

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria The Global Fund Data Explorer provides public access to performance metrics and results data related to AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs funded through the Global Fund. The platform enables stakeholders and the public to track grant performance, funding allocation, and programmatic outcomes. Open dataset Open access HDB-0174

Gapminder Health Datasets

Gapminder Foundation Gapminder provides free interactive data visualization tools and datasets on global health, demographics, and development indicators sourced from the UN and other reliable international sources. The platform offers animated datasets and visualization tools to examine health trends and misconceptions about global health progress. Open dataset Open access HDB-0176

MedMNIST

Jiancheng Yang et al. A collection of 18 standardized medical imaging datasets (12 2D and 6 3D) spanning multiple modalities including pathology, retinal imaging, breast ultrasound, and chest radiography. Datasets are pre-processed and curated for machine learning benchmarking with consistent train-validation-test splits. Open dataset Open access HDB-0177

CAMELYON17

Diagnostic Image Analysis Group (DIAG), Radboud University Medical Center; Department of Pathology, Leiden University Medical Center An open-access histopathology dataset of 1,399 H&E-stained whole-slide images of sentinel lymph nodes from breast cancer patients, created for automated detection and classification of metastases. The dataset includes training and test sets with pixel-level annotations. Open dataset Open access HDB-0180

Navrongo Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Navrongo Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service Longitudinal population surveillance system established in 1993 monitoring approximately 318,000 people across three districts in Northern Ghana, tracking vital events including pregnancies, births, deaths, and migrations. Data are shared with researchers under data sharing agreements and are available through the INDEPTH Network. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0181

Kintampo Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Kintampo Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service One of the largest demographic surveillance systems in Africa, established in 1994, monitoring multiple districts in Ghana's Bono East region with longitudinal cohort data on mortality, fertility, and health outcomes. Data are shared with researchers through formal data sharing agreements and the INDEPTH Network. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0182

Dodowa Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Dodowa Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service Health and demographic surveillance site established in 2005 covering approximately 133,000 residents across peri-urban districts southeast of Accra, Ghana, tracking vital events and health indicators through biannual household visits. Data are available to researchers under collaborative agreements. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0183

Bandim Health Project

Bandim Health Project, University of Southern Denmark Africa's oldest and one of its largest rural health and demographic surveillance systems, established in 1989 and monitoring over 200,000 individuals across urban and rural Guinea-Bissau through biannual household surveys. The system tracks vital events, vaccination status, and health interventions across multiple disease research areas. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0184

MRC Unit The Gambia — Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems

Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Three integrated HDSS platforms (Farafenni since 1981, West Kiang since 2005, Basse since 2007) operated by a major UK research unit in The Gambia, covering multiple districts with decades of longitudinal demographic and health data. The systems serve as platforms for field research on disease control, nutrition, vaccines, and public health interventions. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0186

Cross River Health and Demographic Surveillance System

University of Calabar, INDEPTH Network Established in 2012 as a pilot with IDRC Canada support, monitoring 33,461 individuals across urban and rural sites in Akpabuyo Local Government Area to fill gaps in Nigeria's national health information system. The system tracks vital events, socioeconomic data, and health outcomes using mobile technology for data collection. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0187

Nigeria CDC Weekly Epidemiological Reports

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Nigeria's national public health institute publishes weekly epidemiological reports covering notifiable disease surveillance across the federation, archived continuously since 2016. Reports are released as free downloads organised by epidemiological week, alongside outbreak situation reports for cholera, Lassa fever, diphtheria and other priority diseases. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0188

Senegal Continuous Demographic and Health Survey (ANSD)

National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD) Senegal's official demographic and health surveillance conducted by the National Agency for Statistics and Demography, conducting periodic nationally representative surveys since the 1980s covering child and maternal health, family planning, nutrition, and health behavior. Recent cycles (2012–2023) collected data from thousands of households across all regions. Open dataset Open access HDB-0189

Taabo Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, INDEPTH Network Established in 2009 in south-central Côte d'Ivoire near Lake Taabo, monitoring 42,480 residents across 6,707 households to support research on water-associated diseases including schistosomiasis, malaria, and other neglected tropical diseases. Data on vital events, health outcomes, and intervention impacts are shared through INDEPTH. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0190

Ouagadougou Health and Demographic Surveillance System

INDEPTH Network member Established in 2008 in five neighborhoods at the northern periphery of Ouagadougou's capital, monitoring 83,848 residents (combining formal and informal peri-urban settlements) through household visits to track vital events and health indicators. Data on non-communicable disease mortality, urban health dynamics, and health outcomes are available through INDEPTH. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0191

Niakhar Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement / London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine One of Africa's oldest and longest-running demographic surveillance systems, established in 1962 in rural Senegal and monitoring approximately 43,000 residents across 30 villages through 4-monthly household surveys. Vital events, health outcomes, epidemiological data, and economic indicators have been collected continuously for over 60 years. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0192

Ifakara Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Ifakara HDSS)

Ifakara Health Institute The Ifakara HDSS operates in rural and urban areas of Kilombero and Ulanga districts, Tanzania, collecting longitudinal demographic and health data since 1996 on approximately 165,000 individuals across three distinct surveillance sites. Data includes vital events, sociodemographic characteristics, maternal and child health outcomes, and disease epidemiology, with core datasets available through the INDEPTH iSHARE repository. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0193

Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS)

Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Ministry of Health The Tanzania DHS is a nationally representative periodic survey implemented by NBS since 1991-92, with the latest 2022 TDHS-MIS collecting data on fertility, mortality, family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, and malaria from approximately 5,000+ households nationwide. Microdata is publicly available through the NBS microdata portal for researchers and policymakers. Open dataset Open access HDB-0194

Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (IMHDSS)

Makerere University, Karolinska Institutet The IMHDSS is a population-based surveillance platform established in 2004 in Eastern Uganda, covering approximately 85,000 individuals across 65 villages in Iganga and Mayuge districts with twice-yearly data collection on vital events, migrations, sociodemographics, immunization, and health outcomes. The site serves as a research laboratory for community-oriented epidemiological and implementation science studies. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0195

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Uganda Bureau of Statistics UBOS is Uganda's national statistical agency coordinating the National Statistical System and producing integrated health and population statistics including the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS), health abstracts, census data, and administrative health records. The bureau publishes annual statistical abstracts containing health indicators on morbidity, mortality, maternal/child health, and communicable diseases. Open dataset Open access HDB-0197

Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kersa HDSS)

Haramaya University, College of Health and Medical Sciences Established in 2007 in eastern Ethiopia's Kersa district, the Kersa HDSS monitors approximately 136,505 person-years across 12 sub-districts in rural Oromia Region, collecting data on births, deaths, migration, immunization, pregnancy, and morbidity every 6 months. The system provides a research platform for epidemiological studies and intervention evaluations in communicable and non-communicable diseases. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0199

Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) - National Data Management Center for Health

Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) EPHI, established in 1995, operates the National Data Management Center for Health (NDMC) as a central archive for health-related data in Ethiopia, providing burden of disease estimates, surveillance data, health atlases, COVID-19 analytics, and evidence synthesis using national and subnational data. The center supports evidence-based decision-making for the Federal Ministry of Health by processing administrative, epidemiological, and survey data. Open dataset Open access HDB-0200

Addis Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Addis-HDSS)

Addis Continental Institute of Public Health A newly established (2023) urban HDSS in Yeka sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, monitoring approximately 107,000 individuals across 30,533 households with baseline census data on sociodemographics, housing, economic status, and selected health factors. The system provides a sampling frame for urban health research and tests population-based public health interventions in Ethiopia's capital. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0201

Karonga Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Karonga HDSS)

Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Malawi Ministry of Health Operating since 2002-2004 in northern Malawi, Karonga HDSS monitors approximately 42,000 individuals across Lake Malawi communities, collecting continuous data on vital events, migration, cause-specific mortality via verbal autopsy, and linkages to clinical facility data. The system supports evaluation of health interventions including antiretroviral therapy and vaccination programmes. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0202

Manhiça Health Research Centre (Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça, CISM)

Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) Established in 1996 in Manhiça district, Mozambique, CISM operates a Health and Demographic Surveillance System monitoring approximately 209,000 individuals in 49,000 households with twice-yearly sociodemographic updates and daily clinical data collection on household characteristics, vital events, health history, and causes of death. The centre is a leading African health research institution implementing the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0205

Agincourt Health and Socio-Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS)

MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Unit, University of Witwatersrand A longitudinal health and demographic surveillance system established in 1992 covering 120,000 people across 31 villages in rural northeast South Africa, collecting detailed health, mortality, migration and socioeconomic data. The platform supports observational studies, interventional research, health systems evaluation, and policy assessments, with individual-level data accessible through the data portal at data.agincourt.co.za. Open dataset By application HDB-0207

Dikgale, Mamabolo and Mothiba Health and Demographic Surveillance System (DIMAMO HDSS)

University of Limpopo, Population Health Research Center (PHRC) A rural health and demographic surveillance system established in 1995 covering approximately 116,000 individuals across 57 villages in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa, conducting triannual surveillance tracking births, deaths, migrations, and annual bio-behavioral surveys. The center engages over 65,000 consenting adults aged 15+ in annual surveys supporting postgraduate research, intervention evaluations, and evidence-based health policy development. Open dataset By application HDB-0208

South Africa National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS)

Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU), University of Cape Town A longitudinal panel survey following approximately 28,000 South Africans across 7,305 households since 2008, collecting comprehensive data on income, consumption, expenditure, employment, education, health, fertility, and mortality. Health data includes information on general health status, healthcare access, morbidity, nutrition, and the relationship between socioeconomic status and health outcomes. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0209

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Health Data

Statistics South Africa South Africa's official statistics agency providing vital statistics on recorded live births, perinatal deaths, mortality, causes of death, marriages, and divorces, alongside health-related data from surveys like the General Household Survey and Living Conditions Survey. The agency collects population and health data through integrated national surveys supporting evidence-based policy development. Open dataset Open access HDB-0211

Kenya Health Management Information System (KeHMIS)

Kenya Ministry of Health, supported by PEPFAR and CDC A comprehensive digital health system serving Kenya's public health facilities and supporting the Ministry of Health and County Health Management Teams in data collection, management, and utilization for evidence-based decision-making. The system integrates clinical care digital solutions, centralized data warehouse analytics, and standards-based interoperability, serving 1,900+ eHTS sites and 2,300+ EMR sites with 89% of data housed in the National Data Warehouse. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0212

Uganda Health Information Systems Programme (HISP Uganda) / DHIS2

Ministry of Health Uganda, implemented by HISP Uganda Uganda's national health information system using District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) deployed since 2011 and rolled out to all 112 districts by 2012, collecting aggregate and individual-level health data. The system supports routine reporting, disease surveillance, immunization tracking, and maternal-child health monitoring, with HISP Uganda providing implementation support, capacity building for 50,000+ health workers, and expansion to education information systems. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0213

Ghana District Health Information Management System 2 (DHIMS2)

Ghana Health Service (GHS) in collaboration with University of Oslo Ghana's national web-based health management information system implemented by the Ghana Health Service since 2012, adapted from open-source District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) to collect, manage, and support facility-based health data decision-making across district, sub-district and community levels. As of 2013, DHIMS2 was accessible in 170 of 216 districts with approximately 5,163 registered users collecting aggregate health services data from health facilities. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0214

Senegal Health Management Information System (HMIS) - DHIS2

Senegal Ministry of Health Senegal's national health information system deployed using District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) starting in 2013 and nationally implemented by 2014, collecting data from all public health establishments and local health posts. The system includes DHIS2 Tracker capabilities for individual-level disease reporting on priority diseases including HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and COVID-19, with laboratory data management and case-based surveillance. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0215

Zimbabwe District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)

Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's national health information system using DHIS2, introduced during 2011-2012 and updated to integrate parallel and vertical information systems across all district health offices, city health departments, provincial health offices, and national head office. The system houses aggregate monthly and weekly malaria data, national health indicators, and disease surveillance data, with the National Health Information Technical Committee coordinating data governance. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0217

Botswana Health Management Information System (HMIS) with DHIS2

Botswana Ministry of Health Botswana's health information system combining traditional HMIS with DHIS2 adaptation for supply chain data integration, developed with USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program support to prevent treatment interruptions. The system integrates data from public health facilities through OpenMRS for TB tracking, a National Data Warehouse for HIV, and DHIS2 for aggregate monitoring and evaluation data, though currently lacks private facility and NGO data. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0218

Malawi Health Management Information System (HMIS) - DHIS2

Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi's national DHIS2-based health management information system in use since 2012, replacing the original DHIS system to improve data collection and aggregation for evidence-based planning and resource management. The HMIS integrates 65 key health service indicators and has fully integrated all service-related information systems and disease surveillance into a single entity, with recent integration of eLMIS (electronic Logistics Management Information System) to combine medical supply data with health services data. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0219

Tanzania Health Management Information System (HMIS) / MTUHA

Tanzanian Ministry of Health Tanzania's national health information system combining facility-based MTUHA (introduced 1993) with DHIS2 web-based software (adopted 2014-2019) for collecting, validating, analyzing and presenting health data on morbidity, mortality, health infrastructure and service coverage. The system uses a health information exchange layer enabling data integration across 15 separate vertical information systems, supporting routine health services management and policy decision-making at facility to national levels. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0220

Ethiopia Health Management Information System (HMIS) - DHIS2

Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) Ethiopia's national health information system launched in 2008 and transitioned to DHIS2 in 2017 to improve data integration and analysis across 30,000+ public health facilities serving over 120 million people. The system collects standardized data on health services and outcomes at district, regional, and national levels, with capacity building for over 7,000 health workers, supporting evidence-based decision-making under the Health Sector Transformation Plan. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0222

Morocco Ministry of Health and Social Protection - Health Data

Morocco Ministry of Health and Social Protection (Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale) Morocco's central ministry responsible for public health policy and implementation, publishing health statistics reports including 'Santé en Chiffres' (Health in Figures) with national health indicators and performance data. The ministry is implementing digitalization initiatives including a centralized medical records system and digital health infrastructure development. Open dataset Open access HDB-0228

Malaria Atlas Project (MAP)

Telethon Kids Institute (Perth, Australia) and Ifakara Health Institute (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) MAP combines global malaria data with geospatial analytics and machine learning to generate high-resolution risk maps, burden estimates, and intervention coverage assessments for malaria control. The platform provides annual calculations of cases and deaths, tracks antimalarial drug and diagnostic coverage, and offers tools for commodity planning and impact evaluation across endemic regions. Open dataset Open access HDB-0229

PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) Database

amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research), in partnership with U.S. PEPFAR program The PEPFAR MER Database is a tool for exploring HIV/AIDS program performance and epidemiological data from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief across 36 country programs. It provides access to programmatic indicators on prevention, treatment, care, and support services, enabling civil society organizations and researchers to monitor and analyze PEPFAR's impact in high-burden African countries. Open dataset Open access HDB-0235

Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan

Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan's official statistical agency publishing demographic, social and health statistics, including birth/death rates, life expectancy, hospital bed capacity, and disease prevalence data. Users access statistics through interactive portals (IAS "Taldau"), downloadable datasets and regular socio-economic development reports. Open dataset Open access HDB-0237

Demographic Database — Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia

Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia Armenia's official demographic and health statistics database publishing age/sex population distribution by region, births, deaths, migration flows and census data. Users download datasets directly as Excel files from the database portal. Open dataset Open access HDB-0246

National Health Fund (NFZ)

Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (NFZ), Ministry of Health of Poland Poland's state health insurance administrator that finances universal healthcare and maintains administrative data on inpatient, outpatient and pharmacy services. NFZ publishes open data through the Zdrowe Dane portal covering healthcare utilization, costs, and service quality metrics at facility level. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0247

Statistics Poland (GUS) — Health Statistics

Główny Urząd Statystyczny (GUS), Central Statistical Office of Poland Poland's national statistics office publishes official health statistics including mortality, morbidity, healthcare workforce, and epidemiological data. Data is freely accessible online and used by researchers, policymakers and international organizations. Open dataset Open access HDB-0249

National Health Insurance Fund (NEAK)

Nemzeti Egészségbiztosítási Alapkezelő (NEAK), Ministry of the Interior of Hungary Hungary's state health insurance fund manages the universal healthcare system and maintains administrative data on publicly funded health services, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. NEAK publishes monthly traffic data, utilization analyses, and waiting list statistics. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0253

National Health Information System (NHIS)

Ministry of Health of Bulgaria Bulgaria's centralized electronic health record platform storing and exchanging medical information among healthcare stakeholders with standardized data formats and unified medical terminology coding. As of July 2026, the system contains 764.7 million electronic health documents, 204+ million e-examinations, and provides patient access through the eZdrave portal. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0255

Ukraine National eHealth System

Ministry of Health of Ukraine Ukraine's centralized national eHealth system operating since March 2019 and serving 36.5+ million users, connecting healthcare institutions and providers via a HL7 FHIR-based infrastructure. The system manages electronic health records, e-prescriptions, e-referrals and provides MedData integration for administrative and clinical data from the healthcare system. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0256

Estonian e-Health Foundation — National Health Information System

Estonian e-Health Foundation (EeHF), Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia Estonia's centralized national health information system, operational since 2008, securely stores and retrieves 40+ million health documents from diverse healthcare providers via the e-Patient portal accessible through public e-ID. The Health Board (Terviseamet) registers healthcare professionals and maintains communicable disease surveillance alongside the e-Health Foundation's management of integrated provider systems and nationwide health registries. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0257

National Health Service (VMNVD) — e-Health System

Nacionālais veselības dienests (VMNVD), Ministry of Health of Latvia Latvia's national e-health system (www.eveseliba.gov.lv) provides patients and medical personnel authorized access to medical information with WHO security certification. VMNVD maintains registries of medical institutions and professionals, manages electronic data exchange including cross-border health data access, and publishes health data analysis for payment and planning purposes. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0259

Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK)

Turkish Statistical Institute (Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu) Turkey's official statistical authority publishing comprehensive demographic, epidemiological, and health statistics including mortality data, morbidity indicators, and healthcare utilization. Data is freely accessible through the institute's Data Portal (Veri Portalı) and thematic statistical tables. Open dataset Open access HDB-0261

Turkey Ministry of Health Health Statistics Yearbook

Turkish Ministry of Health (T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı) Annual official yearbooks published by the Ministry of Health containing detailed health statistics on mortality, morbidity, disease prevention, healthcare facilities, medical personnel, and health financing across Turkey. Data is freely available through the ministry's website and the Sağlık Bakanlığı Open Data Portal (acikveri.saglik.gov.tr). Open dataset Open access HDB-0262

Azerbaijan State Statistical Committee Database

State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's official national statistical authority maintaining demographic data, vital registration, and health indicators including vital statistics, healthcare personnel, and health facility information. Health data is accessible through the committee's statistical database and Healthcare, Social Protection and Sports sector portal. Open dataset Open access HDB-0263

Georgia National Statistics Office (Geostat) - Health Data

National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) Georgia's official national statistics agency providing comprehensive health statistics through demographic data, multiple indicator cluster surveys, and living conditions assessments. Health-related data is freely accessible through the office's healthcare and social protection statistics portal, demographic indicators, and international survey programs. Open dataset Open access HDB-0264

Armenia Statistical Committee

Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia Armenia's official statistical authority maintaining vital registration data and demographic health statistics including population data, mortality statistics, and health indicators. Statistical data is accessible through the committee's databases and statistical publications. Open dataset Open access HDB-0265

Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Central Bureau of Statistics, State of Israel Israel's official statistical authority publishing comprehensive demographic, social, and health statistics including population, mortality, morbidity, and healthcare infrastructure data. Health data is freely accessible through the bureau's Statistical Abstract of Israel and thematic statistical databases. Open dataset Open access HDB-0267

WHO Health for All Database (HFA-DB)

WHO Regional Office for Europe Core health statistics database of the WHO European Region containing approximately 1,450 indicators across demographics, health status, determinants, and health care resources for 53 European member states. Data spans from 1970 to present and is updated annually based on member state reporting, allowing integrated access and dynamic cross-country comparisons. Open dataset Open access HDB-0268

ECDC Surveillance Atlas of Infectious Diseases

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Interactive mapping tool providing access to surveillance data on infectious diseases across EU/EEA member states. Users can browse disease data by country and time period, create custom maps and tables, and export results in multiple formats. Open dataset Open access HDB-0272

ESPAD: European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs

Coordinated by independent research teams across Europe (40+ participating countries) Largest cross-national research project on adolescent substance use in Europe, collecting comparable data from 15–16-year-old students every four years since 1995 across 37+ countries. The data portal provides access to trends in tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use alongside mental well-being, gaming, and social media use indicators. Open dataset Open access HDB-0276

Cuenta de Alto Costo (CAC)

High-Cost Disease Tracking Entity (Colombia Ministry of Health) CAC maintains national registries and statistical data on six priority high-cost conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, chronic kidney disease, hemophilia, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS, enabling analysis of disease burden and care patterns across Colombia's healthcare system. Access is available through tiered registration tiers for healthcare providers, government agencies, research institutions, patient groups, and individual citizens. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0277

DANE Vital Statistics (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística)

National Administrative Department of Statistics (Colombia) DANE is Colombia's official national statistics agency maintaining comprehensive vital statistics including births, deaths, mortality rates, and life expectancy data disaggregated by region and demographics. Microdata and metadata from national surveys and censuses are accessible through the Archivo Nacional de Datos Abiertos (ANDA) for research purposes. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0278

DEIS (Departamento de Estadística e Informática en Salud)

Ministry of Health (Chile) DEIS, the Department of Statistics and Health Information of Chile's Ministry of Health, maintains the national vital statistics registry including mortality data, causes of death, births, and other demographic indicators. The database provides access to historical vital statistics data disaggregated by region and demographic characteristics. Open dataset Open access HDB-0283

Saudi Cancer Registry

Saudi Health Council, National Cancer Center Population-based national cancer registry established in 1992, collecting incidence and mortality data from across Saudi Arabia through registrars deployed to hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Publishes annual reports with geographic distribution, demographic analysis, and risk factor data coded in ICD-10 for research and policy decision-making. Open dataset Open access HDB-0284

Abu Dhabi Department of Health Open Data Dashboards

Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (DoH) Interactive open data portal launched in 2019 providing real-time health statistics for Abu Dhabi's healthcare system through visual dashboards with configurable filters and trend analysis. Includes data on births, deaths, inpatient and outpatient records, diagnoses, and healthcare provider information with international benchmarking. Open dataset Open access HDB-0289

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

National Health Authority, Government of India ABDM is India's national digital health infrastructure launched in 2020-2021, creating a unified ecosystem for interoperable health data through Health IDs, electronic health records, and digital health documentation. Citizens and healthcare providers can register to create Health IDs and link health records, enabling integrated health service delivery across public and private providers. Open dataset Free registration HDB-0292

AIHW METeOR

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare AIHW's Metadata Online Registry (METeOR) provides Australia's national metadata standards for health, aged care, housing and community services, structured according to ISO/IEC 11179 specifications. It is used by Australian health organizations to ensure national consistency in data collection and reporting standards, facilitating data integration across collections and sectors. Open dataset Open access

Commercial data providers · 20

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Definitive Healthcare

Definitive Healthcare, LLC Commercial healthcare intelligence platform profiling US hospitals, health systems, physicians and payers, with affiliations, technology installs, claims-based volumes and executive contacts. Widely used by sales, marketing and strategy teams selling into healthcare. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0014

IQVIA Real-World Data

IQVIA Holdings Inc. The largest commercial healthcare data organization, offering longitudinal prescription, claims and EHR-derived real-world data across dozens of countries, plus analytics and consulting. The default enterprise choice for pharma commercial analytics and real-world evidence. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0015

Ampliz

Ampliz Healthcare-focused B2B contact and intelligence platform covering physicians, executives and facilities in the US, positioned for SMB and mid-market sales teams. Provides verified emails, direct dials and firmographic data with healthcare-specific segmentation. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0016

Komodo Health

Komodo Health Komodo Health operates Healthcare Map, a de-identified patient-level data platform combining over 1 trillion linked records from 330+ million patients, refreshed daily. Access requires enterprise contract through direct engagement with Komodo's sales and solutions team. Commercial provider By application HDB-0017

Truveta

Truveta (collaborative health systems) Truveta Data provides daily-updated electronic health records and claims from 130+ million patients sourced directly from member health systems. Organizations access data through Truveta Evidence (trusted research environment) or Truveta Intelligence (query-based analysis tool), with expert-guided research services available. Commercial provider By application HDB-0018

Optum Life Sciences (Market Clarity / Clinformatics)

Optum (UnitedHealth Group) Optum offers Market Clarity and Clinformatics Data Mart, de-identified repositories containing claims and clinical data from 80+ million unique patient lives with 20,000+ mapped clinical variables and over 1 billion prescriptions. Access is provided through licensed commercial agreements with Optum's sales organization. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0019

Merative MarketScan

Merative MarketScan is a proprietary United States claims database containing de-identified commercial and Medicaid insurance claims data supporting real-world evidence research. Academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers access the data through Merative's workspace tools and research services, with specialized dissertation support available. Commercial provider By application HDB-0020

HealthVerity

HealthVerity HealthVerity Marketplace aggregates de-identified healthcare data from 75+ sources covering 340+ million individuals, including claims, EHR, labs, pharmacy, consumer data, and social determinants of health. Organizations access datasets through the marketplace via custom licensing agreements with configurable data selection. Commercial provider By application HDB-0021

Datavant

Datavant Datavant's Health Data Nexus consolidates de-identified clinical records, claims, and patient charts into unified longitudinal patient views for healthcare organizations. Payers and providers access structured and enriched data through the cloud-based platform for applications including risk adjustment, quality programs, and population health analytics. Commercial provider By application HDB-0022

Clarify Health

Clarify Health Solutions Clarify Health's Atlas Platform provides underlying database covering 300+ million patient lives with longitudinal records, negotiated pricing rates, and machine learning-trained outcomes predictions. Health systems and payers access the data through the Meridian product for referral network optimization and care pathway analytics. Commercial provider By application HDB-0023

Symphony Health (ICON)

Symphony Health (ICON plc / HealthVerity) Symphony Health's Integrated Dataverse provides de-identified medical, hospital, prescription, and demographic claims data linked at the patient level. The platform is now integrated into HealthVerity's broader ecosystem, offering access to specialty data products and analytics through the HealthVerity Marketplace. Commercial provider By application HDB-0024

H1

H1 Inc. H1 is a global healthcare data and intelligence platform that aggregates information on millions of healthcare professionals, clinical trials, patient recruitment data, and prescriber insights across 6 continents. The platform serves pharmaceutical, payer, provider, and digital health organizations for sales, marketing, clinical development, and compliance workflows through subscription and licensing agreements. Commercial provider By application HDB-0025

ZoomInfo Healthcare Solutions

ZoomInfo ZoomInfo is a B2B data and intelligence platform that maintains verified contact information and profiles for healthcare professionals, organizations, and decision-makers across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The platform is used by pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare service providers for lead generation, sales prospecting, and marketing through paid subscription. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0026

Veeva OpenData

Veeva Systems Veeva OpenData is a cloud-based reference data solution that contains verified information on healthcare professionals, healthcare organizations, and their affiliations across 100+ countries. The platform serves life sciences companies for commercial operations, CRM integration, and compliance workflows through direct provisioning, API integration, or data file delivery. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0027

Doximity

Doximity Inc. Doximity is the largest verified professional network of U.S. healthcare clinicians, operated by Doximity Inc., with over 3 million members including more than 85% of U.S. physicians plus nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. The platform provides a professional directory, secure messaging, and clinical communication services; registration and use are free for verified U.S. healthcare professionals, with additional enterprise services available to healthcare organizations. Commercial provider Free registration HDB-0028

CarePrecise

CarePrecise CarePrecise is a U.S. healthcare provider database containing information on more than 9.3 million providers, including physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and clinics, compiled from CMS, federal, and other authoritative sources. The platform serves researchers, healthcare organizations, and commercial entities for workforce analysis and provider outreach through paid subscription packages with varying data comprehensiveness. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0029

Binleys / HSJ Information

HSJ Information (Inspirit acquisition 2024) Binleys, operated by HSJ Information (acquired by Inspirit in June 2024, formerly Wilmington Healthcare), is a UK healthcare intelligence and database service containing information on NHS professionals, healthcare organizations, and key decision-makers. The platform provides healthcare market intelligence, provider directories, and stakeholder engagement services for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare suppliers through licensing agreements. Commercial provider By application HDB-0030

MD Select

Scott's Directories MD Select is a Canadian healthcare provider database operated by Scott's Directories containing verified information on more than 91,000 Canadian physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, and healthcare organizations across all provinces. The platform serves pharmaceutical companies, medical device distributors, and healthcare sales teams for professional targeting and outreach through paid subscription with multiple pricing tiers. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0031

IQVIA OneKey

IQVIA IQVIA OneKey is a global healthcare professional and healthcare organization reference database containing information on approximately 25 million healthcare professionals and 6 million organizations across 117-118 countries. The platform serves the life sciences industry for commercial operations, sales, marketing, compliance, and analytics through commercial licensing agreements with data provisioned via direct access, API, or data files. Commercial provider Paid HDB-0160

TriNetX

TriNetX (private company) TriNetX operates a global federated real-world data network connecting approximately 14,200 healthcare sites across 20+ countries, with data on 309 million+ patient lives and 99 billion+ clinical data points. The platform serves pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and researchers through a commercial subscription model for clinical trial design support, patient cohort identification, and real-world evidence research. Commercial provider Paid

Research databases · 96

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PubMed / MEDLINE

US National Library of Medicine The primary index of biomedical literature: 37M+ citations with abstracts, MeSH indexing and links to full text. Free to search, with E-utilities APIs and annual baseline downloads for text mining. Research database Open access HDB-0032

Embase

Elsevier Biomedical abstract and indexing database containing 44+ million records from 8,100+ journals, conference abstracts, and clinical trials dating from 1947 to present. Designed for systematic reviews, drug safety monitoring, and evidence-based research; accessed through paid institutional subscriptions or individual access options. Research database Paid HDB-0033

Cochrane Library

Cochrane Curated collection of systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesizing healthcare research, with all reviews available free after 12 months of publication. Supports evidence-based decision making through institutional subscriptions or free national provision access in 14+ countries. Research database Free registration HDB-0034

CINAHL

EBSCO Nursing and allied health literature index containing 1.25+ million records from 3,700+ journals, books, pamphlets, and dissertations. Provides CINAHL Subject Headings indexing with multiple product tiers offering varying levels of full-text access; accessed through institutional subscriptions or trials. Research database Paid HDB-0035

Scopus

Elsevier Multidisciplinary abstract and citation database indexing 100+ million records from journals, books, conference proceedings, and preprints across all research disciplines. Features AI-powered analytics and discovery tools; accessed through institutional subscriptions with free preview mode available to individuals. Research database Paid HDB-0036

Web of Science

Clarivate Citation-indexed research discovery platform covering 34,000+ journals with 278+ million records and 3.3+ billion citation links across 254 subject categories from 1864-present. Includes specialty databases for patents, dissertations, and preprints; accessed through institutional subscriptions only. Research database Paid HDB-0037

APA PsycInfo

American Psychological Association Behavioral and social sciences database indexing 6+ million peer-reviewed records from 2,400+ journals, books, and dissertations in 30 languages from 50 countries. Updated twice weekly with coverage spanning 600 years; accessed through institutional licenses or individual subscriptions with free 30-day trials available. Research database Paid HDB-0039

Trip Database

Trip (independent organization) Evidence-filtered medical search engine providing rapid access to clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, and primary research organized by research quality level. Offers free basic search and paid Trip Pro tier ($55/year individual or institutional licensing) with enhanced filtering and features. Research database Free registration HDB-0082

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Kenya Medical Research Institute KEMRI is Kenya's leading health research institute established in 1979, conducting research on infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, epidemiology, and non-communicable diseases with state-of-the-art laboratories and extensive surveillance networks. The institute operates the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KHDSS), a Clinical Information Network spanning 25 hospitals, and maintains a biobank of over one million samples. Research database Credentialed HDB-0090

Japan MID-NET (Medical Information Database Network)

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) A distributed medical information database established in 2018 aggregating electronic health records, insurance claims data, and diagnosis procedure combination information from healthcare institutions. The database supports real-world drug safety assessments and pharmacoepidemiological research with rigorous quality management standards. Research database Credentialed HDB-0092

National Health Information Database / National Health Insurance Service Data

National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) A research data platform providing access to universal health insurance and health screening data covering over 50 million members of South Korea's national insurance system. The database includes eligibility data, health screening results, healthcare utilization records, prescriptions, and mortality information for the entire insured population. Research database Credentialed HDB-0093

Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Data (HIRA)

Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service A comprehensive claims repository containing healthcare reimbursement data from 98% of South Korea's population covering 56+ million patients (2015-2024 in standardized OMOP-CDM format). The database includes patient demographics, diagnoses, prescriptions, procedures, and surgical information supporting health services research. Research database Open access HDB-0095

Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS)

Hospital Authority A comprehensive clinical data repository managed by Hong Kong's Hospital Authority covering over 11 million individuals (90%+ of population) with electronic health records from 43 hospitals and 122 outpatient clinics. The database contains diagnosis codes, medication records, procedures, laboratory results, and admission/discharge details supporting territory-wide epidemiological research. Research database Credentialed HDB-0097

ICMR National Health Research Data Repository

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Centralized repository of anonymized high-quality health research datasets maintained by ICMR to support health research and innovation in India. Researchers must register and gain credentialed access to query datasets covering areas including gastrointestinal disorders, cerebral thrombosis, pesticide exposure, and infectious diseases. Research database Credentialed HDB-0098

ICMR-NINE National Cancer Registry Programme

ICMR - National Institute of NCD Epidemiology (formerly NCDIR) National cancer registry program established in 1982, operating through 38 population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) and 269 hospital-based registries (HBCRs) covering approximately 11 percent of India's population. Registry data supports understanding cancer epidemiology, trends, and patterns across India; registries operate as part of broader NCD surveillance including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Research database By application HDB-0102

Singapore National Registry of Diseases Office (NRDO)

National Registry of Diseases Office (NRDO), Ministry of Health Singapore Government registry established under the National Registry of Diseases Act (2007) that maintains disease registries for major conditions including cancer (established 1968), myocardial infarction, renal failure, and stroke. Registries collect clinical and epidemiological data from healthcare institutions to track disease burden, trends, and outcomes. Research database Credentialed HDB-0105

Bangladesh icddr,b Matlab Health and Demographic Surveillance System

icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh) The longest-running health and demographic surveillance system in the global South, operating since 1966 in Matlab, Bangladesh, tracking births, deaths, migrations, marriages, and divorces across a rural population of approximately 220,000. Matlab HDSS is a member of the INDEPTH network and serves as a research platform for health and demographic studies in developing country contexts. Research database By application HDB-0107

Clalit Research Institute

Clalit Health Services Clalit Research Institute maintains one of the world's richest integrated healthcare data repositories spanning over 30 years of fully digitized medical records from over 5.5 million members of Clalit Health Services. The institute provides access to longitudinal clinical data including diagnoses, hospitalizations, medications, laboratory results, and medical procedures for research applications. Research database Credentialed HDB-0108

KSM Research and Innovation Center

Maccabi Healthcare Services KSM Research and Innovation Center maintains research access to Maccabi Healthcare Services' digital medical records covering 2.6 million members with 30 years of longitudinal data, plus Israel's largest biobank containing over 1 million samples. The center supports research through multiple divisions including innovation and big data analytics, epidemiology, and clinical research infrastructure. Research database Credentialed HDB-0109

Golestan Cohort Study

Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; National Cancer Institute (NCI) The Golestan Cohort Study is a population-based prospective cohort of approximately 50,000 adults aged 40-75 years in Golestan Province, Iran, established to investigate environmental and genetic risk factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Participants provided biological specimens (blood, hair, nails, urine) and detailed lifestyle and dietary questionnaire data, with ongoing annual follow-up monitoring. Research database By application HDB-0112

Danish National Patient Registry (Landspatientregisteret)

Danish Health Data Authority (Sundhedsdatastyrelsen) The Danish National Patient Registry contains comprehensive data on all hospital admissions, diagnoses coded in ICD-10, procedures coded in NOMESCO, and treatments in Denmark since 1977, covering both psychiatric and non-psychiatric inpatient care as well as emergency and outpatient specialty visits since 1995. Access for research is granted through application to the Danish Health Data Authority, which manages the registry as part of a broader health data system covering operations, diagnoses, births, causes of death, and medicines. Research database By application HDB-0113

Danish Civil Registration System (Det Centrale Personregister)

Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Interior (Denmark) The Danish CPR is a national register established in 1968 that maintains civil registration numbers, names, addresses, birth records, citizenship, church affiliation, parentage, and marital status for all Danish residents and Greenlandic citizens. Data is accessible to government agencies, businesses, organizations, and research institutions through data purchase arrangements, and individuals can request access to their own records. Research database Credentialed HDB-0114

Statistics Denmark

Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) Statistics Denmark is the central authority on Danish statistics that provides researchers and analysts access to a wide range of pseudonymised microdata about Danish society through its digital platform (DDP App). Authorised institutions can submit project proposals for approval to access microdata for research and analysis purposes. Research database Credentialed HDB-0115

Swedish National Patient Register (Nationella Patientregistret)

Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden) The Swedish National Patient Register contains data on all inpatient hospital episodes since 1964 and outpatient specialist care visits, day surgery, and psychiatric care since 2001, including diagnoses, procedures, and administrative information. Access for research requires approval from the Swedish Ethical Review Authority following a formal application process. Research database By application HDB-0116

Swedish Prescribed Drug Register (Läkemedelsregistret)

Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden) The Swedish Prescribed Drug Register contains records of all prescribed drugs dispensed in Swedish pharmacies since July 2005, with over 100 million entries annually, including patient age, sex, unique identifier, prescriber information, and dispensation details. The register is updated monthly and used by researchers, public agencies, journalists, and pharmaceutical industry representatives to study prescription patterns and drug safety. Research database By application HDB-0117

Norwegian Patient Registry (Norsk Pasientregister)

Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) The Norwegian Patient Registry contains information on all individuals who have received or are waiting to receive treatment in the specialist health service since 2008, including administrative, medical, and social information about healthcare episodes. Data access for research and other purposes requires submission of an application form to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Research database By application HDB-0118

Norwegian Prescribed Drug Registry (Legemiddelregisteret)

Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) The Norwegian Prescribed Drug Registry is the successor to the Norwegian Prescription Database (NorPD) and contains records of all prescription drugs dispensed in Norwegian pharmacies since 2004, anonymised and pseudonymised for research use. Applications for research data access must be submitted to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Research database By application HDB-0119

FinnGen

FinnGen (public-private partnership) FinnGen is a large research project that has collected genome and longitudinal health data from over 500,000 Finnish biobank participants (approximately 10% of Finland's population), comprising more than 21.3 million genetic variants and over 2,750 health endpoints. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) results are publicly available for browsing and download, while complete dataset access is available to researchers at Finnish universities and university hospitals. Research database Free registration HDB-0120

Findata (Finnish Social and Health Data Permit Authority)

Findata (Finland) Findata is the Finnish authority that grants permits for the secondary use of health and social care data from multiple public and private data controllers, providing researchers access to pseudonymised registry data through a formal permit application process that typically requires 2-4 months for decision. The authority also pre-processes approved datasets and offers analytical tools for approved research uses. Research database By application HDB-0121

NORDCAN (Nordic Cancer Statistics Database)

Association of Nordic Cancer Registries (ANCR) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) NORDCAN is a web-based tool providing cancer statistics from Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands, and Greenland) including incidence, mortality, survival, and prevalence data spanning up to 70 years, with the earliest records from Denmark's National Cancer Registry established in 1943. Data is updated annually and presented as anonymous, privacy-protected statistics that can be compared across countries, regions, cancer types, and demographic groups. Research database Open access HDB-0122

SNDS (Système National des Données de Santé)

Cnam (National Health Insurance Fund) The SNDS integrates health insurance reimbursement data (Sniiram), hospital activity records (PMSI), mortality data from Inserm, and disability support data, covering over 65 million individuals. Access is provided through the Health Data Hub to public organizations with permanent public service missions and to entities authorized by CNIL (France's data protection authority) for public interest research. Research database Credentialed HDB-0123

Health Data Hub (Plateforme des données de santé)

GIP Santé (Public Interest Grouping), joint supervision of Ministry of Health, INRIA, INSERM, CNAM The Health Data Hub is France's national platform providing secure, unified access to pseudonymized health data from SNDS and other national health registries, serving researchers, innovators, and public health authorities. Data access requires project submission, CNIL authorization, and demonstration of public interest; over 230 projects have been approved through the platform. Research database By application HDB-0124

Forschungsdatenzentrum Gesundheit (FDZ Gesundheit)

BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices) The FDZ Gesundheit provides pseudonymized billing data from all legally insured Germans through virtual analysis workspaces, with plans to add electronic patient record (ePA) data as of late 2026. Researchers submit applications detailing their research purpose, and approved researchers access customized datasets within secure analysis environments without direct data transfer. Research database By application HDB-0125

German Centre for Cancer Registry Data (Zentrum für Krebsregisterdaten, ZfKD)

Robert Koch Institute (RKI) The ZfKD consolidates clinical and epidemiological cancer registry data from all 16 German federal states, providing incidence, prevalence, and survival statistics across 30+ cancer types with 25 years of historical data. Access is provided through an interactive database query interface and regular epidemiological publications; data through 2023 is available. Research database Open access HDB-0126

PHARMO Database Network

PHARMO Institute (now part of Lumanity) The PHARMO Database Network comprises anonymized linked healthcare records from 14 million patients across 1,400 primary and secondary care providers in the Netherlands, representing 250 million person-years of data including GP records, hospital admissions, pharmacy records, and specialized registries. Researchers access PHARMO through coordinated studies via institutional partnerships; the database has contributed to over 1,000 published studies covering drug safety, effectiveness, and utilization. Research database Credentialed HDB-0127

Nivel Primary Care Database (Nivel-PCD)

Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research) The Nivel Primary Care Database combines routine electronic health record data from representative samples of Dutch primary care providers (GPs, physiotherapists, mental health professionals, dietitians) linked with pharmacy and secondary care data. Researchers access de-identified data through a formal application and approval process governed by steering committees with healthcare provider representatives. Research database Credentialed HDB-0128

Healthdata.be / Health Data Agency (HDA)

Health Data Agency (formerly Sciensano) Healthdata.be is a Belgian platform that facilitates data exchange between healthcare professionals and researchers while protecting privacy and medical confidentiality, providing inventory of national health registries and secure data collection infrastructure. As of April 1, 2026, the platform is managed by the Health Data Agency; access procedures and registry management are coordinated through the updated platform at hda.belgium.be. Research database By application HDB-0129

Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) CPRD is a database of de-identified patient records from a network of UK general practices, covering approximately 60 million historical patients with 18 million currently registered, operated by the MHRA with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Researchers access CPRD data for observational studies, clinical research, and surveillance through an application and review process conducted by the CPRD team. Research database By application HDB-0130

Hospital Episode Statistics (HES)

NHS England Digital HES is a national administrative database containing over 1 billion records of all NHS hospital admissions, outpatient appointments, and emergency department attendances in England, maintained by NHS England Digital. Researchers and organizations access HES data through data access request services for health services research, epidemiology, and policy evaluation. Research database By application HDB-0131

OpenSAFELY

Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, University of Oxford, in partnership with NHS England, TPP, and Optum OpenSAFELY is a trusted research environment and open-source analytics platform that enables researchers to conduct statistical analyses on pseudonymized primary care records from across the UK without direct access to individual patient data. Approved researchers submit analysis code that executes on the platform, with only aggregated results returned to researchers, ensuring privacy protection while supporting 200+ active projects. Research database Credentialed HDB-0132

SAIL Databank (Secure Anonymised Information Linkage)

Swansea University Medical School, funded by Health and Care Research Wales SAIL Databank is a trusted research environment containing anonymised health and social care records for approximately 5.5 million people in Wales, integrating data from NHS services, social care, educational records, and other administrative sources, with 25+ years of historical coverage and ISO 27001 certification. Researchers apply through a governance review process to access linked datasets for epidemiological, health services, and policy research. Research database Credentialed HDB-0133

Scotland National Safe Haven (eDRIS)

Public Health Scotland, Electronic Data Research and Innovation Service (eDRIS), hosted by EPCC and University of Edinburgh The Scotland National Safe Haven is a trusted research environment providing secure access to sensitive NHS patient records for approved research projects, governed by Scotland's Public Benefit and Privacy Panel. Accredited researchers submit applications for access to linked NHS data for epidemiology, health services research, and public health surveillance. Research database Credentialed HDB-0134

IQVIA Medical Research Data (IMRD)

IQVIA (previously known as The Health Improvement Network - THIN) IQVIA Medical Research Data is a longitudinal database of de-identified electronic health records from more than 6 million patients in England, derived from participating general practices using EMIS Health, Cegedim, and other clinical systems, and approved by the NHS Health Research Authority for medical research. Researchers access IMRD through application and data-sharing agreements for observational studies, pharmacovigilance, and comparative effectiveness research. Research database By application HDB-0135

Genomics England: 100,000 Genomes Project

Genomics England, funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care The 100,000 Genomes Project is a genomic database containing whole genome sequences from approximately 85,000 NHS patients affected by rare diseases or cancer, established between 2013 and 2018, with data linked to NHS clinical records and participant consent status. Qualified researchers can access the project's genomic and phenotypic data through application for research on disease genetics, therapeutic development, and diagnostics. Research database By application HDB-0136

Our Future Health

Our Future Health, a public-private partnership involving NHS England, UK Research and Innovation, Wellcome Trust, and industry partners Our Future Health is a health cohort and biobank recruiting up to 5 million UK participants with linked health records, physical measurements, biosamples, and genetic data, designed to enable large-scale research on disease prevention and treatment. Qualified researchers access de-identified participant data through a secure trusted research environment for studies on disease patterns, risk factors, and health outcomes across diverse populations. Research database By application HDB-0137

UK Data Service

UK Data Service (part of Jisc), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and supported by partner institutions The UK Data Service maintains the UK's largest collection of research data, including health surveys (Health Survey for England, Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, National Child Measurement Programme) and social research datasets covering health outcomes, healthcare access, and population health. Researchers access health datasets for secondary analysis and educational purposes through online discovery tools with free or subscription-based registration. Research database Free registration HDB-0138

Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE)

Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO), Irish Department of Health HIPE is a national computerised health information system recording demographic, administrative, and clinical data on all inpatient and daycase discharges from publicly funded acute hospitals in Ireland, covering approximately 1.7 million discharges annually from 58 public acute hospitals. Researchers access HIPE data through the HPO for health services research, epidemiology, clinical audit, and policy planning using the HIPE Statistics Reporter or data requests. Research database By application HDB-0143

45 and Up Study (The Sax Institute)

Sax Institute, in collaboration with Cancer Council NSW and NSW Ministry of Health Australia's largest ongoing longitudinal study of health and ageing enrolls over 250,000 participants aged 45+ and tracks them across 15+ years of follow-up data. The study provides access to survey questionnaires, physical assessments, biospecimens (blood, genetic data), and linked data from Medicare, pharmaceutical records, hospital episodes, and cancer registries. Research database By application HDB-0144

ICES (formerly Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences) - Ontario

ICES ICES is an independent health data analytics institute housing comprehensive Ontario health system data collected since 1992 from healthcare interactions including hospital, primary care, and social service records. Researchers access linked administrative health data for studies in cancer, cardiovascular disease, mental health, and health equity through formal research agreements. Research database By application HDB-0145

Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)

Canadian Institute for Health Information CIHI is an independent, not-for-profit organization providing standardized health system data and indicators for Canadian provinces and territories, including hospital, pharmaceutical, and health services data. The institute publishes reports, dashboards, and data tables through its indicator library and provides secure analytical tools (Insight+) for deeper analysis of health system performance. Research database Free registration HDB-0146

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging CLSA is a national longitudinal research platform following 51,000+ participants aged 45-85 across 20 years to examine biological, medical, psychological, social, and economic aspects of aging, disability, and disease. The study provides researchers and international collaborators access to questionnaire data, physical assessments, biomarkers, genomics, metabolomics, imaging, and linked health outcome data including COVID-19 serology. Research database By application HDB-0154

OHDSI

OHDSI Collaborative OHDSI is an international open-science collaborative that standardizes and coordinates observational health databases through the OMOP Common Data Model for large-scale analytics and real-world evidence generation. The network operates through a decentralized community of researchers and data partners who can conduct collaborative studies using harmonized health data while maintaining local data governance. Research database Free registration HDB-0155

EHDEN

EHDEN Foundation EHDEN operates a federated network of over 100 healthcare data sources across Europe standardized to the OMOP Common Data Model to generate reliable real-world evidence for medicines and health research. The foundation provides infrastructure, training, and research coordination services to enable collaborative studies while maintaining data governance and institutional autonomy. Research database By application HDB-0156

DARWIN EU

European Medicines Agency (EMA) DARWIN EU is the EMA's Data Analysis and Real World Interrogation Network, established to provide timely evidence on the safety and effectiveness of medicines using real-world healthcare data from approximately 40 data partners across the EU. The network conducts regulatory studies to support medicines oversight and authorization decisions throughout a medicine's lifecycle. Research database By application HDB-0157

FDA Sentinel Initiative

FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) The FDA Sentinel Initiative is a distributed system for evaluating the safety and performance of medical products using real-world data from insurance claims, electronic health records, and patient reports covering approximately 138.7 million members. Data remain with their sources (insurance companies, EHR systems, etc.) and are analyzed through a decentralized model that preserves privacy and data security. Research database By application HDB-0158

PCORnet

PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) PCORnet is a national research network funded by PCORI that aggregates health data from diverse clinical settings to enable patient-centered comparative effectiveness research and fast, trustworthy evidence generation. The network provides researchers and healthcare organizations with access to comprehensive clinical data and research infrastructure while incorporating patient perspectives in research design. Research database By application HDB-0161

HDR UK Innovation Gateway

HDR UK (Health Data Research UK) HDR UK Gateway is a centralized platform that enables researchers to discover, access, and link UK health datasets for research, including integration with the Cohort Discovery Service for secure exploration of patient cohorts across multiple datasets. The platform streamlines the researcher journey from feasibility assessment through data access agreements with NHS trusts, academic institutions, and other data holders. Research database Free registration HDB-0175

Grand Challenge

Diagnostic Image Analysis Group (DIAG), Radboud University Medical Center A platform hosting 419+ open medical imaging challenges and datasets across diverse imaging modalities and anatomical sites. Participants can submit algorithms, access benchmark datasets, and benchmark their models against peer submissions in real time. Research database Free registration HDB-0178

National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD, Taiwan)

Health and Welfare Data Science Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taiwan) De-identified claims data from Taiwan's single-payer National Health Insurance scheme, which covers essentially the whole population, including diagnoses, prescriptions, procedures and examinations. Access is granted through the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health and Welfare Data Science Center, where approved researchers analyse the data on-site or in a controlled environment rather than downloading it. Research database By application HDB-0179

NDB — National Database of Health Insurance Claims (Japan)

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan) Japan's national repository of anonymized health insurance claims and Specific Health Checkup records, collected under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare with data from April 2009 onward. Researchers apply to MHLW for provision of the anonymized data, which is used for health policy analysis and pharmacoepidemiology; MHLW also publishes aggregated NDB open data tables. Research database By application HDB-0196

Uganda Genome Resource (UGR)

MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Wellcome Sanger Institute The UGR is a genomic and phenotypic database established in 2011 containing genotype and whole-genome sequence data from ~7,833 Ugandan individuals representing 10 ethno-linguistic groups, with comprehensive phenotypic data on communicable and non-communicable diseases, cardiometabolic traits, and infectious disease biomarkers from the Uganda General Population Cohort. Data supports genomics research for disease susceptibility discovery and polygenic risk assessment in African populations. Research database Credentialed HDB-0204

INDEPTH Data Repository (iSHARE)

International Network for the Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health (INDEPTH) The INDEPTH iSHARE repository archives high-quality longitudinal datasets from 30+ Health and Demographic Surveillance System sites across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, providing population-based health and demographic data in a standardized format. The repository enables cross-site comparative research and access to microdata that would otherwise remain dispersed across individual HDSS institutions. Research database Free registration HDB-0206

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Africa Health Research Institute An independent transdisciplinary research institute based across two campuses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, operating a health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) for longitudinal population monitoring focused on HIV, TB, emerging infections, and adolescent mental health. AHRI combines population, basic, translational, and clinical sciences with approximately 500 scientists and staff collaborating with over 60 institutions globally. Research database Credentialed HDB-0210

African Index Medicus (AIM)

World Health Organization Africa Regional Office An international database indexing African health literature, including peer-reviewed journal articles, theses, and technical reports from 320+ African health journals, with over 20,000 bibliographic references and 14,383 full-text documents. The database provides access to locally-published biomedical information in English, French, and Portuguese, complementing other WHO systems and giving visibility to African health research. Research database Open access HDB-0221

Egypt Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS)

Conducted by El-Zanaty and Associates on behalf of Egypt Ministry of Health, funded by USAID Egypt's nationally representative survey series providing comprehensive data on fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, vaccination, infectious diseases and nutrition, conducted periodically since 1988 as part of the Demographic and Health Surveys Program. The 2014 EDHS surveyed 28,175 households and 21,762 ever-married women aged 15-49, with data available for six major geographic subdivisions including urban and rural Upper and Lower Egypt. Research database Free registration HDB-0225

ALPHA Network (Network for Analysing Longitudinal Population-based HIV/AIDS data on Africa)

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) ALPHA brings together ten population-based HIV surveillance sites across eastern and southern Africa (Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe), collecting individual-level data on HIV infection, demographics, behavior, socio-economic status, and clinical outcomes since the late 1980s. Anonymized microdata are available through DataFirst under license for research on HIV incidence, mortality, and the effects of HIV on population dynamics. Research database Credentialed HDB-0226

INSPIRE Datahub

African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), with ALPHA Network, SAPRIN, and CODATA INSPIRE is a pan-African integrated suite of services for harmonizing longitudinal population health data from health and demographic surveillance systems (HDSS) across multiple African countries using OHDSI tools and the OMOP Common Data Model. The platform enables researchers and policymakers to access standardized, FAIR-compliant datasets on fertility, mortality, migration, and morbidity for evidence-based decision-making. Research database Free registration HDB-0231

Africa CDC Central Data Repository (CDR)

Africa CDC (African Union Commission) The Central Data Repository is Africa CDC's integrated platform for aggregating surveillance, laboratory, and program data from national and regional public health systems across the continent. It provides secure, interoperable access to disease surveillance data and enables real-time collaborative response to health threats while respecting national data sovereignty. Research database Credentialed HDB-0232

AGARI (Africa Genome Archiving for Response and Insight)

Africa CDC (African Union Commission) AGARI is a continent-wide genomic data sharing platform that provides secure, real-time access to pathogen sequence data and analysis while respecting national sovereignty and data governance. It enables African scientists and public health officials to rapidly detect and respond to disease threats through collaborative genome archiving and analysis infrastructure. Research database Credentialed HDB-0233

Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey—Higher School of Economics (RLMS-HSE)

Higher School of Economics University; Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill A nationally representative panel survey conducted annually since 1994 tracking health, economic welfare, employment, income, education and lifestyle for Russian households and individuals. Data are freely available for public analysis in Stata and SPSS formats with comprehensive codebooks and questionnaires in English. Research database Free registration HDB-0234

Federal Diabetes Register (Diaregistry)

National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology; Russian Ministry of Health A clinical-epidemiological monitoring system tracking diabetes mellitus, hypothalamic-pituitary tumors, hypoparathyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism, and medullary thyroid cancer across all 83 Russian regions. The registry integrates patient data from healthcare facilities nationwide to support surveillance and clinical research on endocrine conditions. Research database Credentialed HDB-0236

WHO European Health Information Gateway

World Health Organization Europe A central data repository for validated health, economic and demographic statistics across the 53 countries in the WHO European Region, including Russia, Central Asia, Caucasus and Eastern Europe. Covers ~1,450 indicators on health status, risk factors, health systems and resources with data spanning 1970 to present. Research database Open access HDB-0239

Tajikistan Country Health Profile — WHO Data

World Health Organization WHO's country-level health data for Tajikistan covering population demographics, life expectancy, mortality by cause, disease burden and health system indicators. Death registration data quality is noted as low completeness with severity issues in cause-of-death assignment. Research database Open access HDB-0240

Kyrgyzstan Country Health Profile — WHO Data

World Health Organization WHO's country-level health data for Kyrgyzstan including population, life expectancy, mortality rates, disease burden and health service coverage indicators. Complements Kyrgyzstan's electronic disease surveillance systems with international comparative statistics. Research database Open access HDB-0241

Kazakhstan Country Health Profile — WHO Data

World Health Organization WHO's comprehensive country-level health dataset for Kazakhstan covering population, life expectancy, mortality, disease burden, maternal/child health, immunization coverage and health system capacity. Data support international comparisons and health policy monitoring. Research database Open access HDB-0242

Mongolia Country Health Profile — WHO Data

World Health Organization WHO's health data for Mongolia containing population statistics, life expectancy, mortality indicators and health system coverage metrics. Data reflect Mongolia's epidemiological transition with declining communicable disease burden and rising non-communicable disease prevalence. Research database Open access HDB-0243

Russian Federation Country Health Profile — WHO Data

World Health Organization WHO's comprehensive health dataset for the Russian Federation including population, life expectancy, mortality by cause, disease burden, immunization coverage and health workforce density. Data support international health comparison and disease surveillance. Research database Open access HDB-0244

Uzbekistan Country Health Profile — WHO Data

World Health Organization WHO's country-level health data for Uzbekistan covering demographics, life expectancy, mortality, disease burden, maternal/child health and health system indicators. Tracks Uzbekistan's progress toward universal health coverage targets. Research database Open access HDB-0245

Russian Research Institute of Health (Mednet) — Health Statistics Department

Russian Research Institute of Health; Russian Ministry of Health Russia's leading health policy and research institute maintains a comprehensive database of statistical observation forms from all 83 regions using the MEDSTAT software package. Provides data on health status, health system performance and epidemiological indicators across the Russian Federation. Research database Credentialed HDB-0248

Institute of Health Information and Statistics (ÚZIS ČR) — National Health Information System

Ústav zdravotnických informací a statistiky (ÚZIS ČR), Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic Established in 1960, ÚZIS maintains the Czech Republic's National Health Information System and 12 national health registries covering cancer, hospitalization, reproduction health, cardiovascular surgery, occupational diseases, and other conditions. Data is published in the Czech Health Statistics Yearbook and provided to researchers through formal requests. Research database Credentialed HDB-0250

National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ)

Nacionalni inštitut za varovanje zdravja (NIJZ), Ministry of Health of Slovenia NIJZ is Slovenia's principal public health authority maintaining health registries and databases on communicable diseases, vaccinations, occupational accidents, hospitalization and outpatient services. Data collection uses the automated e-transfer portal ePrenosi with real-time data validation and feedback to providers. Research database Credentialed HDB-0251

Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ)

Hrvatski zavod za javno zdravstvo (HZJZ), Ministry of Health of Croatia HZJZ is the official carrier of health statistics in Croatia and maintains national registries on cancer, diabetes, communicable diseases and occupational diseases. The Institute publishes annual health-statistical yearbooks and thematic epidemiological reports used by policymakers and researchers. Research database Open access HDB-0252

National Health Information Center (NCZI)

Národné centrum zdravotnických informácií (NCZI), Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic NCZI is Slovakia's state-funded organization administering the National Health Information System and national health registries covering administrative and clinical data from healthcare providers. The center standardizes health informatics, compiles health statistics and collaborates internationally with WHO, OECD and EUROSTAT. Research database Credentialed HDB-0254

Institute of Public Health of Serbia 'Dr Milan Jovanović Batut'

Institut za javno zdravlje Srbije 'Dr Milan Jovanović Batut', Ministry of Health of Serbia Serbia's expert public health institution maintains databases on health and healthcare utilization, national health registries, and conducts population health surveys. The Institute provides independent research on public health issues and technical guidance to the Serbian government on health policy and services planning. Research database Credentialed HDB-0260

Turkey Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS)

Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies A nationally representative population and health survey conducted at five-year intervals since 1993 by Hacettepe University, providing data on fertility, maternal and child health, family planning, and early childhood development across Turkey. Microdata is available to researchers through formal data-sharing agreements. Research database Credentialed HDB-0266

Israel National Cancer Registry

Israel Center for Disease Control (ICDC), Ministry of Health Established in 1960 and under the auspices of the Israel Center for Disease Control since 2005, this registry maintains mandatory reporting of all newly diagnosed cancer cases in Israel since 1982. Registry data supports cancer surveillance, epidemiological research, and policy monitoring; access to microdata requires application through the Ministry of Health. Research database By application HDB-0269

European Cancer Information System (ECIS)

European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), in collaboration with European Network of Cancer Registries (ENCR) Web-based tool aggregating cancer burden data from approximately 150 population-based cancer registries across 34 European countries, covering 58 cancer sites. Provides incidence, mortality, prevalence, and survival estimates updated as new registry data become available. Research database Open access HDB-0271

Euro-Peristat: European Perinatal Health Report

Inserm (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), Paris; funded by European Commission European perinatal surveillance network coordinating data collection on mothers' and newborns' health outcomes from 31 countries across vital statistics, medical birth registers, and hospital discharge data. Publishes periodic European Perinatal Health Reports (2008, 2013, 2018, 2022) and national-level data on stillbirth, preterm birth, neonatal mortality, and socioeconomic health disparities. Research database Open access HDB-0273

HBSC: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study

WHO collaborative study, coordinated by University of Bergen International Coordinating Centre WHO cross-national longitudinal study monitoring health, well-being, and behavior of adolescents aged 11, 13, and 15 years in their social context, conducted every four years across 51 countries and regions in Europe, Central Asia, and North America. The interactive data browser provides access to nine topic areas including mental health, substance use, physical activity, and social relationships. Research database Open access HDB-0274

European Social Survey (ESS) with Health Modules

European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC); coordinated from multiple European research institutions High-quality open-access survey of public attitudes, beliefs, and behavior across 30+ European countries conducted biennially since 2002, with rotating topical modules including dedicated health rounds. Health modules in Round 2 (2004/05) and Round 7 (2014/15) examined health-seeking behavior and social determinants of health inequality, with Round 11 (2023/24) focusing on health inequalities in the post-COVID era. Research database Free registration HDB-0279

PAHO Data Portal (Pan American Health Organization)

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO Regional Office for the Americas) PAHO maintains a regional health data platform providing access to health statistics and indicators across the Americas, including epidemiological data, health systems information, and public health surveillance data. The portal aggregates health data from member countries to support comparative analysis and regional health monitoring. Research database Open access HDB-0285

Dubai Health Data Sandbox

Sandbox Dubai, Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Health Authority, Digital Dubai Controlled research environment providing de-identified, longitudinal electronic health records from participating Dubai healthcare facilities since 2018, including demographics, medications, lab results, and encounters. Designed for technology companies and startups to validate health innovations including AI diagnostics, chronic care monitoring, and digital therapeutics. Research database By application HDB-0286

Gulf Centre for Cancer Registration (GCCR)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), Executive Office of the Health Ministers' Council for GCC States Regional population-based cancer registry established in 1997 collecting harmonized incidence and mortality data across six Gulf Cooperation Council nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) using standardized coding practices. One of Asia's largest cancer incidence databases, supporting epidemiological research and health policy across the region. Research database Credentialed HDB-0291

District Level Household and Facility Survey (DLHS)

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai; coordinated by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare The DLHS has been conducted in multiple rounds (1998-99, 2002-04, 2007-08, 2012-13) as a comprehensive household survey covering reproductive health, maternal and child health, family planning, and healthcare facility utilization across districts in India. Data from over 720,000 households provide district-level estimates of family planning adoption, maternal and child health indicators, and healthcare service gaps. Research database Open access HDB-0293

Australian Cancer Database

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare The Australian Cancer Database is a national collection of all diagnosed cancers in Australia since 1982 (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers), maintained by the AIHW from state and territory cancer registries. It supports epidemiological research, cancer surveillance, trend analysis, and public health planning through standardized incident and mortality data. Research database Credentialed HDB-0294

National Death Index

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare The National Death Index is an AIHW database containing records of all deaths registered in Australia since 1980, sourced from state/territory registrars, the National Coronial Information System, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It is used for epidemiological research and data linkage studies, with access restricted to approved health and medical research through formal application. Research database By application

Clinical trial registries · 20

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ClinicalTrials.gov

US National Library of Medicine The world's largest registry of clinical studies, spanning interventional trials and observational studies in 200+ countries, with protocols, eligibility criteria and posted results. Fully open with a modern REST API. Trial registry Open access HDB-0086

Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR)

South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) PACTR is the first WHO-recognized primary clinical trials registry in Africa, providing a free, open-access platform for registration of planned, ongoing, and completed clinical trials conducted across the continent. Established in 2007 and expanded to all disease conditions in 2009, the registry documents research patterns, funding, ethics, and locations of African-based trials. Trial registry Open access HDB-0147

WHO ICTRP (International Clinical Trials Registry Platform)

World Health Organization ICTRP is a WHO-operated search portal that aggregates clinical trial registration data from 18 primary registries across multiple countries and regions, including trials in all phases and across all therapeutic areas. The platform provides a unified search interface for finding trial information while linking to the original records maintained by contributing registries. Trial registry Open access HDB-0148

EudraCT

European Medicines Agency (EMA) EudraCT is the European Union's database for interventional clinical trials on medicinal products conducted in the EU/EEA from May 2004 through January 2025 under Directive 2001/20/EC. As of January 31, 2025, new EU/EEA trials must transition to the newer Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS), though EudraCT continues to accept results submissions and third-country trial files. Trial registry Open access HDB-0149

EU Clinical Trials Register

European Medicines Agency (EMA) The EU Clinical Trials Register provides public access to information on trials previously registered in EudraCT, including trial protocols and results data. It serves as the historical and transitional repository for EU/EEA trial information while ongoing trials are registered through the newer Clinical Trials Information System. Trial registry Open access HDB-0150

ISRCTN Registry

BioMed Central / Springer Nature ISRCTN is the UK's only WHO-recognised primary clinical study registry, accepting registration of interventional and non-interventional studies at any stage (proposed, ongoing, or completed). All records are freely searchable and openly accessible, supporting UK transparency requirements effective April 2026 that mandate prospective registration and results publication within 12 months. Trial registry Open access HDB-0151

CTRI (Clinical Trials Registry - India)

Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute for Research in Digital Health CTRI is a free public registry for registration of all clinical trials conducted in India, mandatory since 2009 and accessible through both the CTRI website and WHO's ICTRP. The registry contains over 115,000 trials including drug trials, surgical procedures, device studies, behavioral interventions, and AYUSH research, all prospectively registered before participant enrollment. Trial registry Open access HDB-0152

ChiCTR (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry)

Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Center ChiCTR is a WHO-recognised primary registry for clinical trials conducted in China, offering searchable access organized by geographic location, disease codes, funding source, recruitment status, and ethical committee approval. The platform includes a user account system for researchers to register and manage trials, with free registration and comprehensive methodology resources available. Trial registry Free registration HDB-0153

ReBEC (Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry)

Ministry of Health / Pan American Health Organization / Oswaldo Cruz Foundation ReBEC is a free-access virtual platform for registration of experimental and non-experimental studies conducted in Brazil, hosted by a collaborative effort of government and international health organizations. The registry contains over 18,700 trials including 5,162 actively recruiting studies, with multilingual support (Portuguese and English) and dedicated user assistance available 24/7. Trial registry Free registration HDB-0295

CTIS (Clinical Trials Information System)

European Medicines Agency (EMA) CTIS is the European Medicines Agency's system through which sponsors apply to run a clinical trial and manage an ongoing trial across up to 30 EU and EEA countries, launched on 31 January 2022. It replaced EudraCT for new trials and publishes information on individual trials in the EU and EEA through a public search interface. Trial registry Open access HDB-0296

ANZCTR (Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry)

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ANZCTR is the clinical trials registry serving Australia and New Zealand, listed by WHO as a primary registry in the ICTRP network. Records registered here are aggregated into the WHO ICTRP search portal, which draws its data from the primary registries. Trial registry Open access HDB-0297

CRiS (Clinical Research Information Service)

Clinical Research Information Service (CRiS), Republic of Korea CRiS is the clinical trials registry for the Republic of Korea, listed by WHO as a primary registry in the ICTRP network. Trials registered here are aggregated into the WHO ICTRP search portal alongside the other primary registries. Trial registry Open access HDB-0298

DRKS (German Clinical Trials Register)

Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM) DRKS is the WHO-recognised primary register for Germany, operated by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM), and registers health-related studies conducted in Germany on human subjects. Its search is publicly accessible and researchers register their studies through a separate registration portal. Trial registry Open access HDB-0299

IRCT (Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials)

Iran University of Medical Sciences; Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) IRCT registers studies that prospectively assign human participants to health-related interventions in order to evaluate effects on health outcomes, and accepts registrations from researchers worldwide. It was established with support from Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education and is hosted by Iran University of Medical Sciences, with search open to the public. Trial registry Open access HDB-0300

ITMCTR (International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry)

International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry ITMCTR is a primary registration body of the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform dedicated to clinical trials in traditional medicine. It prioritises prospective registration, asking researchers to register before conducting a study, and offers basic and advanced public search of registered trials. Trial registry Open access HDB-0301

jRCT (Japan Registry of Clinical Trials)

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan jRCT is Japan's clinical research registry, operated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, covering clinical trials and research together with regenerative medicine procedures. It is the official submission and public disclosure system for the implementation plans and notifications required under Japan's Clinical Research Law and the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine. Trial registry Open access HDB-0302

LBCTR (Lebanon Clinical Trials Registry)

Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon LBCTR is an online registry of clinical trials being undertaken in Lebanon, owned and funded by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. Its mandatory data items comply with the WHO minimum registration dataset, and WHO lists it among the ICTRP primary registries. Trial registry Open access HDB-0303

TCTR (Thai Clinical Trials Registry)

Foundation for Human Research Promotion in Thailand, under the Central Research Ethics Committee of Thailand TCTR accepts all kinds of clinical research including clinical trials and observational studies, with registrants required to supply the WHO ICTRP dataset items. It has been a WHO primary registry since 7 August 2013 and moved from the Medical Research Foundation to the Foundation for Human Research Promotion in Thailand on 1 January 2024. Trial registry Open access HDB-0304

REPEC (Registro Peruano de Ensayos Clínicos)

Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS), Peru REPEC is Peru's national clinical trials registry, hosted by the Instituto Nacional de Salud, and is listed by WHO as a primary registry in the ICTRP network. Trials registered here are aggregated into the WHO ICTRP search portal alongside the other primary registries. Trial registry Open access HDB-0305

SLCTR (Sri Lanka Clinical Trials Registry)

Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) SLCTR is a registry for clinical trials involving human subjects conducted in Sri Lanka or overseas, established and operated by the Sri Lanka Medical Association. It is a not-for-profit registry with free and open access for researchers, clinicians and the general public, and any trial testing the efficacy of a health care intervention in human participants requires registration. Trial registry Open access

Terminology & standards · 8

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SNOMED CT

SNOMED International SNOMED CT is a systematized nomenclature of medicine clinical terminology system maintained by SNOMED International, a non-profit organization. It provides standardized international multilingual clinical terminology used globally to code clinical findings, procedures, diagnoses, and medical concepts in healthcare systems. Terminology Credentialed HDB-0073

LOINC

Regenstrief Institute LOINC is an international standard for identifying health observations, measurements, and laboratory tests maintained by the Regenstrief Institute at Indiana University. It enables healthcare systems to identify, exchange, and aggregate clinical data using unique standardized codes for laboratory and clinical observations. Terminology Open access HDB-0074

RxNorm

National Library of Medicine RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded clinical drugs maintained by the National Library of Medicine, part of the NIH. It provides normalized drug names and links to drug vocabularies commonly used in pharmacy management and drug interaction systems for semantic interoperation. Terminology Open access HDB-0075

WHO ICD-11

World Health Organization The International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) is the global standard for diagnostic health information maintained by the World Health Organization. It provides a standardized system for classifying diseases, disorders, injuries, and health conditions used worldwide for healthcare management and clinical documentation. Terminology Open access HDB-0076

UMLS

National Library of Medicine The Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) is a comprehensive repository of biomedical and health terminologies maintained by the National Library of Medicine, part of the NIH. It integrates over 100 medical vocabularies including SNOMED CT, LOINC, and RxNorm to enable interoperability and cross-referencing between different healthcare coding systems. Terminology Credentialed HDB-0077

DrugBank

University of Alberta DrugBank is a comprehensive online database containing detailed information on drugs, drug targets, and drug interactions created and maintained by the University of Alberta and The Metabolomics Innovation Centre in Canada. It provides structured biomedical knowledge on approved and experimental drugs used by researchers for drug discovery and pharmacology research. Terminology Free registration HDB-0078

WHO ATC/DDD Index

WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System and Defined Daily Dose (DDD) system is maintained by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology hosted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. It provides an international standard system for classifying drugs and measuring medication usage in drug utilization research and monitoring. Terminology Free registration HDB-0079

OHDSI Athena

Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics Athena is a web application for distributing and browsing standardized vocabularies for the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model maintained by OHDSI. It integrates over 136 vocabularies including SNOMED CT, LOINC, and RxNorm to facilitate data harmonization across observational health research networks. Terminology Open access

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Open datasets · 143

MIMIC-IV

eICU Collaborative Research Database

NHANES

SEER Cancer Registry

UK Biobank

All of Us Research Program

HCUP Databases

openFDA

NPPES NPI Registry

WHO Global Health Observatory

Europe PMC

dbGaP (Database of Genotype and Phenotype)

Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO)

TCGA via NCI Genomic Data Commons

gnomAD (Genome Aggregation Database)

IGSR / 1000 Genomes Project

ClinVar

GTEx Portal

ArrayExpress (BioStudies)

The Cancer Imaging Archive (TCIA)

NIH ChestX-ray14

CheXpert

MIMIC-CXR

ADNI (Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative)

OASIS Brains

ISIC Archive

OpenNeuro

CMS Data Portal

CMS Open Payments

HealthData.gov

CDC WONDER

BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

Medicare Part D Prescriber Data

OECD Health Statistics

Eurostat Health Database

IHME Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx)

Human Mortality Database

The DHS Program

Our World in Data - Health

CBS StatLine Health

Vektis Open Data

INDEPTH Network Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS)

South Africa National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Microdata Portal

Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa)

Africa CDC Health Knowledge Hub

WHO AFRO Integrated African Health Observatory (iAHO)

China Kadoorie Biobank

BioBank Japan

Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES)

China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)

National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI)

Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS)

Health Information System Development Office (HISO) - Thailand Health Data Portal

Malaysia National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS)

Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)

Qatar Precision Health Institute

Emirati Reference Genome Programme

Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) Health Statistics Portal

DATASUS

SISA

PAHO/EIH Open Data

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Data Collections

N3C (National COVID Cohort Collaborative)

Framingham Heart Study

ALSPAC (Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children)

SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe)

ELSA (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing)

Lifelines (Dutch Biobank and Cohort Study)

Millennium Cohort Study (MCS)

German National Cohort Study (NAKO)

WHO Data Platform

WHO Global Health Expenditure Database (National Health Accounts)

World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population Statistics

UNAIDS AIDSinfo