DHIS2 Capture

DHIS2 Capture

Overview

• The DHIS2 Capture app represents the next generation of mobile data collection, specifically engineered to streamline the management of data sets, event programs, and tracker data.

• Designed to empower field staff, the application combines high-performance functionality with a modern, intuitive user interface to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.

Key Functional Enhancements

1. Unified Data Collection:

• Seamlessly manage aggregate data sets, individual event programs, and complex tracker data within a single, cohesive platform.

2. Intuitive User Experience:

• Features a highly configurable look and feel, allowing for a personalized interface that prioritizes user-friendly navigation and streamlined workflows.

3. Advanced Tracker Capabilities:

• Includes fully integrated search and registration modules to reduce data duplication, alongside improved tracker dashboards for better patient management.

4. Optimized Data Entry:

• Incorporates pictorial data entry methods for events and provides real-time indicators regarding event completeness, ensuring no critical information is missed during the data capture process.

Security and Accessibility

1. Enhanced Security:

• The application features a simplified, secure login process paired with robust internal data protection measures to ensure sensitive health information remains confidential.

2. Offline First Architecture:

• A core strength of the app is its full offline functionality.

• This allows health workers operating in remote regions with limited or no internet connectivity to continue their regular data collection duties without interruption.

3. Reliable Synchronization:

• Once a connection is established, the app automatically synchronizes stored data to the central server, maintaining data integrity and reducing the risk of loss.

Database Management Simplified

• By bridging the gap between field-level activity and central database management, the DHIS2 Capture app provides health workers with a reliable, portable, and efficient tool to support decision-making and public health interventions in even the most challenging environments.

FAQ

Q: How does the app differ from the older mobile data collection methods?

A: Unlike previous versions, this application consolidates aggregate data sets and tracker data into one unified, cohesive platform. It focuses on a more intuitive user experience with a highly configurable interface that allows field staff to navigate their workflows much faster than before.

Q: Can I use the DHIS2 Capture app if I do not have a reliable internet connection?

A: Yes, the application is built on an offline-first architecture. This means that health workers operating in remote areas with poor or non-existent connectivity can continue their data collection duties without any interruption to their work.

Q: What happens to the data I collect while working offline?

A: Your data is securely stored locally on your device while you are offline. As soon as you regain an internet connection, the app will automatically synchronize the stored information to the central server, ensuring that data integrity is maintained and lowering the risk of data loss.

Version History

v3.4.0.1——17 Jun 2026

New generation of DHIS2 Android Apps for data sets, events and tracker programs. Download the latest version of DHIS2 Capture to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*3.4.0.1

This is a patch version that fixes:

- ANDROAPP-7634 SMS module is accidentally enabled when ASWA is installed

You can find all the details on Jira and Github.

*3.4.0

- Search performance: configure operators and min characters for TEI searches

- Custom theme: DHIS2 instance color reflected in the Android app

- Feedback widget: Markdown formatting and legend-based color coding

- Program rule action priority ordering

- Redesigned PIN login screen

- Metadata sync: new 6h and 12h intervals with daily config detection

- Improved event ordering for consistent sync and calculations

Details: github.com/dhis2/dhis2-android-capture-app

*3.3.1

This is a patch version that fixes:

- ANDROAPP-7269 Crash on search

- ANDROAPP-7293 Bottom sheet landscape behavior

- ANDROAPP-7345 Changes to enrollment date not respected by program rules

- ANDROAPP-7368 Crash when trying to update fields in Tracker

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You can find all the details on Jira and Github.