National electronic primary health care database in monitoring performance of primary care in Kyrgyzstan.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of the national electronic primary health care (PHC) database in Kyrgyzstan in producing information on the disease burden of the patient population and on the processes and quality of care of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in PHC.

Background: Strengthening of the PHC is essential for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to tackle the increasing burden of NCDs. Capacity building and quality improvement require timely data on processes and quality of care.