IASO for the inventory and monitoring of medical equipment

November 18, 2025

IASO can be used to create a complete and up-to-date registry of medical equipment. This tool makes it possible to record, track, and analyze all events related to each device. With its flexible data model, mobile application, and configurable workflows, IASO offers an adaptable solution for inventory, maintenance, planning, and oversight of medical equipment—at both local and national levels.

A configurable medical equipment registry, locally or nationally

IASO allows health systems to structure an equipment registry according to their specific needs.
The model can include, for example:

  • user-defined equipment types
  • customizable attributes (serial number, supplier, status, installation date, photos
  • precise equipment location
  • associated managers or operational units.

All fields can be added or modified through the administration interface, without additional development.

IASO streamlines medical equipment inventory and monitoring

Each device can be identified using a QR code or a barcode. Field teams can carry out inventories by registering new equipment or by entering updates such as preventive or corrective maintenance, breakdowns, movement or transfer, decommissioning, supplier recalls, or administrative updates. Each type of event can have its own form, its own fields, attachments, and validation workflows.

The full history is stored and accessible through the IASO web application.

Data can be collected offline and synchronized once connectivity is available. This mechanism makes it easier to regularly update registries, even in remote areas with intermittent connectivity.

Seamless integration with existing health information systems

IASO includes an open API that enables smooth integration with existing data warehouses to link equipment and indicators. The tool can also integrate with other systems using interoperability standards such as FHIR (notably the Device resource).

These capabilities support the creation of a harmonized ecosystem around equipment data.

Simplified visualization, supervision, and analysis

Once the data is collected, customized dashboards can be built to meet user needs, such as visualizing equipment distribution on a map, identifying under-equipped areas, or tracking machines that are out of order or awaiting maintenance. All of this can be included in automated reports sent to the relevant teams, allowing them to make critical decisions within the required timeframes.

Want to learn more about IASO? Contact us

Trusted by

IASO has become a trusted name for health data management with implementations in 15 countries and two large-scale multi-country projects, in support to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and UN nutrition programs.
  • World Health Organization
  • The World Bank
    The World Bank
  • USAID
  • PMI logo
    U.S. President's Malaria Initiative
  • Unicef
  • GAVI logo
    Gavi
  • Gates Foundation
  • Clinton Health Access Initiative
  • Cordaid
  • Lifenet logo
    Lifenet international
  • Abt Associates
    Abt Associates
  • Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
    Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
  • SANRU - Soins de Santé primaires en milieu Rural (DRC)
    SANRU - Soins de Santé primaires en milieu Rural (DRC)
  • Cameroon Expanded Programme on Immunization
    Cameroon Expanded Programme On Immunisation
  • Ministry of Health Burkina Faso
    Burkina Faso Ministry of Health
  • Cote d'Ivoire Malaria National Programme
    Cote d'Ivoire Malaria National Programme
  • Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Health
    Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Health
  • Niger Ministry of Health
    Niger Ministry of Health

Latest about IASO

IASO can be used to create a complete and up-to-date registry of medical equipment. This tool makes it possible to record, track, and analyze all events related to each device. With its flexible data model, mobile application, and configurable workflows, IASO offers an adaptable solution for inventory, maintenance, planning, and oversight of medical equipment—at both local and national levels.

Along with its form-based approach to data collection, IASO has an advanced geospatial data management allowing for decentralization of responsibilities and task planning according to geography, as well as powerful map-based visualizations.

DHIS2 is the world’s most widely used platform for national health information systems. IASO builds on its foundation and adds agility, field-level precision, and advanced workflows needed for complex operational contexts. Learn more about the differences and complementarities of these two platforms.

In fields like public health, access to comprehensive geographic data is crucial for designing targeted and effective interventions. That’s exactly the need Bluesquare set out to meet with IASO, its geographic data management platform now rolled out in 14 countries. Let’s dive into the 5 essential features that make IASO a go-to georegistry solution.

Ready to get started

Get started

Request demo account

Fill out the information below to create a IASO demo account. You will receive an email with temporary credentials.