# Local **URL:** https://talk.openmrs.org/c/local/34.md [Latest](https://talk.openmrs.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openmrs.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openmrs.org/tags.md) --- ## [About OpenMRS Local Communities](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-openmrs-local-communities/966)
**Author:** [@michael](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-openmrs-local-communities/966 "2016-11-07T12:59:13Z")
As the OpenMRS community grows, it is important to offer opportunities for contributors & customers to connect with people in their part of the world. We also need a more coordinated effort to build local representation … --- ## [contributing to UgandaEMR](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/contributing-to-ugandaemr/49275)
**Author:** [@josephkagimu1](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/josephkagimu1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/contributing-to-ugandaemr/49275 "2026-04-09T05:59:22Z")
Hi, I’m a new contributor working on HTML forms. I’m interested in UgandaEMR tasks and willing to help. Are there any beginner-friendly tickets or support tasks? --- ## [Using the OpenMRS most recent reference app with the openmrs-esm-billing-app and openmrs-module-insuranceclaims.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-the-openmrs-most-recent-reference-app-with-the-openmrs-esm-billing-app-and-openmrs-module-insuranceclaims/41880)
**Author:** [@tristan88](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/tristan88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-the-openmrs-most-recent-reference-app-with-the-openmrs-esm-billing-app-and-openmrs-module-insuranceclaims/41880 "2025-12-02T13:36:36Z")
I am looking into the efficacy of using OpenMRS as a medical record system for healthposts in rwanda and interested in capturing the billing and insurance payment information. Is there anyone currently using the modules:… --- ## [Are FRENCH AND CREOLE LANGUAGES available ?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/are-french-and-creole-languages-available/23468)
**Author:** [@denny](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/denny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/are-french-and-creole-languages-available/23468 "2025-11-21T12:48:20Z")
I am working in Haiti and was thinking about adding OpenMRS to our Medical Internet In A Box ( MIIAB ). However, I didn’t see that OpenMRS was available in either French or Creole. Can someone tell me if this is the ca… --- ## [Have issues connecting to the backend with esm Ugandaemr](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/have-issues-connecting-to-the-backend-with-esm-ugandaemr/42451)
**Author:** [@elai](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/elai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/have-issues-connecting-to-the-backend-with-esm-ugandaemr/42451 "2024-04-18T09:29:38Z")
This link to frontend but i think i need the backend link too to participate otherwise i have these errors clear error --- ## [National Wide Rollout of UgandaEMRPlus (O3 distro) in Uganda](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/national-wide-rollout-of-ugandaemrplus-o3-distro-in-uganda/42154)
**Author:** [@jmpango](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jmpango)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/national-wide-rollout-of-ugandaemrplus-o3-distro-in-uganda/42154 "2024-04-08T14:07:04Z")
The Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) has embarked on the journey to digitalize 500 health facilities (regional referrals, general hospitals, HCIVs) with point of care EMRs. The focus is to have these facilities go less-pa… --- ## [Unable to configure Synchronization on OpenMRS core 2.6.0](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-configure-synchronization-on-openmrs-core-2-6-0/40766)
**Author:** [@aluckenson](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/aluckenson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-configure-synchronization-on-openmrs-core-2-6-0/40766 "2023-10-25T21:57:10Z")
There are different EMR systems from which we want to retrieve data. We are currently using openMRS core 2.6.0 along with the Sync 2.0 module, but we are encountering compatibility issues and errors. I would like to know… --- ## [OpenMRS India Community](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-india-community/3977)
**Author:** [@pascal](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/pascal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-india-community/3977 "2023-08-09T12:14:15Z")
I'm moving a discussion about the India community here. --- ## [Hôpital Sacré Coeur (Haiti) HMIS](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hopital-sacre-coeur-haiti-hmis/37079)
**Author:** [@ball](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ball)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hopital-sacre-coeur-haiti-hmis/37079 "2023-01-03T16:00:12Z")
We are delighted to see progress everywhere and especially Haiti. (This isn’t a PIH site) OpenMRS at Hôpital Sacré Coeur (Haiti). Thanks @MekomSolutions --- ## [Using Python to develop a prediction model for IIT/LTFU patients on NigeriaMRS](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-python-to-develop-a-prediction-model-for-iit-ltfu-patients-on-nigeriamrs/36515)
**Author:** [@ggomez](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ggomez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-python-to-develop-a-prediction-model-for-iit-ltfu-patients-on-nigeriamrs/36515 "2022-06-23T12:00:24Z")
Globally, significant progress has been made in enrolling more HIV+ persons in lifesaving antiretroviral therapy (ART). According to UNAIDS figures, 27.5 million people were receiving HIV treatment at the end of 2020, up… --- ## [Are there still people working on NigeriaMRS](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/are-there-still-people-working-on-nigeriamrs/36486)
**Author:** [@nonsoata](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/nonsoata)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/are-there-still-people-working-on-nigeriamrs/36486 "2022-04-29T18:33:43Z")
I’m just wondering if there are still any developers working on the NigeriaMRS project. I just have some questions about the project and if there any updates on the project because from the repo on Github, I can see tha… --- ## [OpenMRS in Nigeria - data laws](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-in-nigeria-data-laws/33780)
**Author:** [@danialbet](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/danialbet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-in-nigeria-data-laws/33780 "2022-04-28T16:10:57Z")
I’m looking to have OpenMRS deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and have clinics within Nigeria using it. AWS does not have a server location in Nigeria and so I’ll need to have the server situated in South Africa… --- ## [OpenMRS clubs at High School and College Level](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-clubs-at-high-school-and-college-level/2529)
**Author:** [@taremwatadeo](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/taremwatadeo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-clubs-at-high-school-and-college-level/2529 "2020-03-09T14:47:59Z")
After my research i have realized that if we could create openMRS clubs at high school level(Uganda) so that by the time interested students can reach at university level are already comfortable to system. This is due… --- ## [Refactory - A chance to build your Developer Skills in Uganda](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/refactory-a-chance-to-build-your-developer-skills-in-uganda/23496)
**Author:** [@ssmusoke](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ssmusoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/refactory-a-chance-to-build-your-developer-skills-in-uganda/23496 "2019-10-10T13:19:07Z")
Registration and Intake ends June 16, 2019 so do not miss out --- ## [Appointment Scheduling UI Module \[Not Started\] ver1.8.0](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/appointment-scheduling-ui-module-not-started-ver1-8-0/24607)
**Author:** [@ggomez](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ggomez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/appointment-scheduling-ui-module-not-started-ver1-8-0/24607 "2019-09-04T12:47:42Z")
Did anyone face this challenge Pastebin while starting openmrs on ubuntu? The error pops-up when you click on (Find Patient Record) and Search for a patient, upon clicking on the patient info to open the patient clinical… --- ## [OpenMRS West Africa Community](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-west-africa-community/15721)
**Author:** [@ggomez](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ggomez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 11:50am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-west-africa-community/15721 "2019-02-27T11:50:49Z")
OpenMRS West Africa Community --- ## [Error occurring during Post API of person](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/error-occurring-during-post-api-of-person/21489)
**Author:** [@govind](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/govind)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 7:15am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/error-occurring-during-post-api-of-person/21489 "2019-01-28T07:15:07Z")
I am using rest web services of openMRS On GET API : works fine On POST API: 404 : “Bad request comes” and shows Response: “user not logged In”. --- ## [Using HtmlFormFlowsheet Module in KenyaEMR](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-htmlformflowsheet-module-in-kenyaemr/12556)
**Author:** [@aojwang](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/aojwang)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-htmlformflowsheet-module-in-kenyaemr/12556 "2018-12-10T13:54:36Z")
Hello team, I am struggling to incorporate HtmlFormFlowsheet in htmlformentry module. I keep getting the error: “java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: You must specify either an htmlFormId or a formId for a valid html for… --- ## [Hackathon mania](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hackathon-mania/19897)
**Author:** [@wanyee](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/wanyee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hackathon-mania/19897 "2018-11-21T14:16:04Z")
Dear colleagues, The OpenMRS Kenya Community would like to call on all OpenMRS developers and implementers working in Kenya, interested to participate in the hackathon that will be held at the end of the meeting in Dece… --- ## [Hypertension management program in 2 rural communities in Haiti](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hypertension-management-program-in-2-rural-communities-in-haiti/20163)
**Author:** [@azriella0](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/azriella0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hypertension-management-program-in-2-rural-communities-in-haiti/20163 "2018-10-31T17:22:53Z")
--- ## [Diagnoses list in use in Haiti](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/diagnoses-list-in-use-in-haiti/19824)
**Author:** [@mksd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mksd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/diagnoses-list-in-use-in-haiti/19824 "2018-10-30T16:58:57Z")
Hi Haiti community! As we are starting our new hospital implementation in Northern Haiti, we are wondering what is going to be the best approach about maintaining a comprehensive list of diagnoses… I look into Haiti Co… --- ## [A Brief Introduction](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/a-brief-introduction/20173)
**Author:** [@tessytessy](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/tessytessy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 7:42am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/a-brief-introduction/20173 "2018-10-16T07:42:35Z")
My name is Teresia Muiruri. I am currently working with Steve Wanyee @wanyee in supporting the openMRS in Kenya. --- ## [Haiti Core address hierarchy questions (arrondissements, fields hierarchy... etc)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/haiti-core-address-hierarchy-questions-arrondissements-fields-hierarchy-etc/20090)
**Author:** [@mksd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mksd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 7:11am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/haiti-core-address-hierarchy-questions-arrondissements-fields-hierarchy-etc/20090 "2018-10-10T07:11:44Z")
Hi Haiti community (@ball, @nathaelf, @craigappl), A couple of questions about the AH that is shipped with Haiti Core. There is no reference to Haiti’s 42 arrondissements. It’s worth what it’s worth but Wikipedia (b… --- ## [What is the best approach to build OpenMRS Distribution for Nigeria?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/what-is-the-best-approach-to-build-openmrs-distribution-for-nigeria/17239)
**Author:** [@brightoibe](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/brightoibe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/what-is-the-best-approach-to-build-openmrs-distribution-for-nigeria/17239 "2018-08-22T12:05:03Z")
CDC in colaboration with other non profit Implementing partners/NGOs are working on the idea of a standard national EMR for all its partners in Nigeria . The EMR will start small with an ART module and scale up to suppor… --- ## [Using OpenMRS over the Internet in (rural) Uganda?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-openmrs-over-the-internet-in-rural-uganda/17038)
**Author:** [@mksd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mksd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/using-openmrs-over-the-internet-in-rural-uganda/17038 "2018-05-17T18:16:09Z")
Dear Uganda community, I’m trying to get a sense as to how realistic/doable it would be to use OpenMRS over the Internet in Uganda. I am talking outside Kampala metro, possibly even in rural areas. If I stated that 1… --- ## [Notes on iSantéPlus Activity and Push/Pull Architecture with SEDISH](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/notes-on-isanteplus-activity-and-push-pull-architecture-with-sedish/15128)
**Author:** [@craigappl](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/craigappl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/notes-on-isanteplus-activity-and-push-pull-architecture-with-sedish/15128 "2018-03-06T17:30:52Z")
iSantéPlus is setup to be the primary actor for all interactions with the SEDISH platform. The iSantéPlus clinic application initiates all interactions with SEDISH. The clinic pushes changes from the clinic to SEDISH and… --- ## [ERROR: Please did anyone ever come across this Error? HOW WAS IT RESOLVED](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/error-please-did-anyone-ever-come-across-this-error-how-was-it-resolved/16132)
**Author:** [@ggomez](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ggomez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 11:26am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/error-please-did-anyone-ever-come-across-this-error-how-was-it-resolved/16132 "2018-02-27T11:26:06Z")
Hello, One of our facilities is experiencing a challenge viewing the patient dashboard, instead, an error displays on screen when trying to view a patient after searching. Image is attached. OpenMRS version: 1.8.3 \>\>\> S… --- ## [OpenMRS: an option for Kenya's hospitals?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-an-option-for-kenyas-hospitals/15821)
**Author:** [@inyabuto](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/inyabuto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-an-option-for-kenyas-hospitals/15821 "2018-02-10T19:28:21Z")
On 12-16 December 2017, Uwe Wahser and Isaiah Nyambuka attended the OpenMRS Implementers Conference in Malawi to assess whether OpenMRS holds promise for GIZ partner hospitals in Kenya. http://www.gizkenyahealth.com/blog… --- ## [New to OpenMRS Community](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/new-to-openmrs-community/15391)
**Author:** [@intrasofttechke](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/intrasofttechke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 9:36am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/new-to-openmrs-community/15391 "2018-01-21T09:36:55Z")
Hello, I am new here and I am glad to be part of the community. I represent Intrasoft Technologies Limited, an IT solutions company in Kenya. Looking forward to implement OpenMRS to health facilities in Kenya and also… --- ## [Registration, clinical workflows & guidelines and reporting standards in Haiti](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/registration-clinical-workflows-guidelines-and-reporting-standards-in-haiti/14042)
**Author:** [@mksd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mksd)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/registration-clinical-workflows-guidelines-and-reporting-standards-in-haiti/14042 "2018-01-16T18:53:48Z")
Dear Haiti community, We are discussing a possible OpenMRS/Bahmni implementation at a hospital in Haiti and therefore we are looking at establishing an exhaustive programme of requirements. This is our step 0 :slight\_sm… [Next page](https://talk.openmrs.org/c/local/34.md?page=1)