The SII-IGSS began in 2006 and consists of four information sub-systems:

• Health Supplies,
• Pecuniary Supplies,
• Financial and Administrative.

Instruments and processes previously employed (for more than 20 years) have been replaced, with some automated.
This has implied changes in the organizational culture of the Medical Units, in the use of information technology and in the actions of personnel in regard of the use of the information.

At present, the system allows quality information to be used for External Consultations, Hospitalization, Emergencies and support and costs services.

Norms and supervision, monitoring and evaluation standards have been produced on the basis of a redesign of processes and strengthening of health information rooms to include use of the information.

This year will see the end of implementation of SII-IGSS around the country and the emphasis will move on to Institutionalization.