Healthsites.io Open Health Facilities
Healthsites.io provides a curated OSM-based global health facility database with standardized attributes and quality assurance.
Format
GeoJSON / CSV / API
Geometry
Point (health facilities)
Coverage
Global (strongest in developing countries)
Resolution
Facility-level point data
About this dataset
OpenStreetMap-based global health facility dataset curated by Healthsites.io with standardized schema and quality assurance.
Healthsites.io maintains a curated global database of health facilities sourced from OpenStreetMap and validated through the Healthsites quality assurance process. It provides a standardized schema including facility name, type (hospital, clinic, pharmacy), status (active/inactive), services offered, bed count, and GPS coordinates, with a focus on developing countries.
How to download
- 1 Open the Healthsites.io map.
- 2 Select a country of interest.
- 3 Download the GeoJSON via the export feature or API.
- 4 Open in GIS for health facility mapping and analysis.
FAQ
How does Healthsites differ from WHO data?
Healthsites is community-maintained through OpenStreetMap with more frequent updates in humanitarian contexts. WHO data is more authoritative for national health system statistics.
What facility types does Healthsites include?
Facility types include hospitals, clinics, health centers, pharmacies, laboratories, and midwifery facilities, with varying attribute completeness.