"Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Data Collection"
Last updated: 21 August 2026
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Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Data Collection
EMR Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) module supports community outreach, CHPS zones, and public health officers in capturing vital epidemiological and primary care data across Ghana.
The FPHC Dashboard

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Key Workflows
1. General & NCD Risk Screening
- Cardiovascular: Record Blood Pressure; automatic risk alert triggered if Systolic $\ge 140$ mmHg or Diastolic $\ge 90$ mmHg.
- Diabetes: Record Fasting/Random Blood Sugar with automated elevated glucose protocols.
- Breast Health: Record clinical breast exam findings (lumps, nipple discharge, axillary swelling).
- Mental Health: Log codified conditions from Ghana Health Service standardized lists.
2. Home Visits Register
- Record household visits and family demographics.
- Track pregnant women in communities and verify Antenatal Care (ANC) enrollment.
- Monitor Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) for community support.
3. Health Promotion & Risk Communication
- Document public health durbars, school visits, and community health talks with attendee counts and topic breakdowns.
4. 100% Offline Capability
- The FPHC module caches forms locally, allowing nurses to collect data in rural areas with zero cellular reception. Data syncs automatically once an internet connection is re-established.