Definitions for common acronyms you'll run into on the project
Please add new acronyms as you come across them. If you don't know what something means, please ask — there's no embarrassment in not knowing an acronym.
Acronyms
Acronym
Definition
ANM
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (can run a subcenter)
ASHA
Accredited Social Health Activist (treats patients in rural areas)
CHC
Community Health Centre
CHEW
Ethiopia's Community Health Extension Workers
CHO
Community Health Officer
CVHO
Cardiovascular Health Officer
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
FHIR
"Fire" interoperability standard (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)