Frequently Asked Questions
The NHDR Dataset Submission System – HNDD is a platform designed for the submission of health and health-related data, including publicly funded health, nutrition, and demographic-related administrative and survey data.
The system is accessible to researchers, data analysts, and institutions involved in health data collection and analysis. It is designed to accommodate authorized users who need to submit, review, or manage health datasets.
It refers to the data on the characteristics of populations, such as age, gender, and mortality rates, which are crucial for various analysis and policymaking.
The NHDR Dataset Submission System – It refers to processed health nutrition, and demographic – related data that an agency, institution, or entity routinely collects and frequently used to determine how successful the agency, or organization is achieving its stated goals, and/or service delivery.
It refers to a type of information in which data anonymization tools encrypt or remove personally identifiable information from dataset for the purpose of preserving the data subject’s privacy.
Health-related data includes any data relevant to public health, such as survey data, administrative data, and research data related to health, nutrition, demographics, disease incidence, and healthcare utilization.
It refers to publicly funded health, nutrition, and demographic-related data, administrative and survey data approved by the PSA Board to be made public record e.g. “National Demographic and Health Survey”.
Collectively refers to a set of observation/measurement of specific variables or parameters that relates to an individual and population health and well-being, including, but not limited to administrative and investment planning in health, public health, medical, pharmaceutical, and health financing data. (source: DOH PhilHealth JMC 2021-0001)
It refers to a set of data that describes and gives information about other data.
It refers to the data related to dietary intake, nutritional status, and associated health outcomes.
It refers to non-sensitive or unclassified health and health-related data that can be disclosed without restriction.
Please email us at nhdr.dss@gmail.com, and we will respond promptly.
The DSS-HNDD accepts two file formats: CSV and Excel. To prevent delays in the review process, ensure your dataset complies with the submission guidelines.
After submitting your dataset, you can track its status by navigating to the “Dataset” main module and selecting the “Submission” sub-module. From there, you can view the status of your submitted datasets in the “List of All Submitted Datasets” section. This feature provides real-time updates on the review process.
If your dataset is rejected, you will receive detailed feedback explaining the reasons for the rejection. You should address the identified issues, make necessary corrections, and resubmit the dataset through the system.
Yes, the system employs robust security measures to protect your data. All submissions are encrypted and stored securely to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the data.
Once the review process begins, editing is restricted. You can only edit your submission after the review process is complete. To make changes, navigate to the “Datasets” main module, select the “Submission” sub-module, and choose the dataset you wish to edit from the list of rejected submissions. Then, update the necessary information.
If you encounter an error, first check if all required fields are filled and the dataset format is correct. If the issue persists, contact technical support at nhdr.dss@gmail.com or call (02) 8662-2588 ext. 741 for assistance. Support is available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, excluding holidays and work suspensions.