Connector Details
Type
SaaS & APIs
Runs on
Google Compute Engine
Last Update
24 October, 2024
Category
WHO GLOBAL HEALTH OBSERVATORY Connector
Overview
The WHO GHO Connector enables seamless integration with the World Health Organization’s Global Health Observatory API, offering access to internationally recognized health indicators and dimension data. It provides open access to global health statistics without requiring authentication, making it ideal for building public health dashboards, research tools, and international policy analytics platforms.
Integration Overview
This section outlines the supported endpoints of the connector, their purpose, required configuration, and usage scenarios.
Supported Integration Action Points:
- Dimensions List Retrieval
- Dimension Values Retrieval
- Indicator List Retrieval
- Indicator Data Retrieval
Detailed Endpoint Documentation
Dimensions List Retrieval
Endpoint
/Dimension/
URL
https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/Dimension/
Purpose
Retrieve a list of all available dimension codes in the WHO dataset
Parameters
none
Output
JSON array containing objects with Code and Title for each dimension
Workflow
Send a GET request and use the response to populate filter controls or reference selectors
Dimension Values Retrieval
Endpoint
/DIMENSION/{dimensionCode}/DimensionValues
URL
https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/DIMENSION/{dimensionCode}/DimensionValues
Purpose
Retrieve values associated with a specific dimension (e.g., COUNTRY, REGION)
Parameters
dimensionCode (path) – Dimension code to retrieve values for
Output: JSON array containing dimension value codes and names
Workflow: Used for dynamic dropdowns, filter menus, or dimension-based segmentation
Indicator List Retrieval
Endpoint
/Indicator
URL
https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/Indicator
Purpose
Retrieve all available WHO indicators with optional filtering
Parameters
$filter (query, optional) – OData-compatible filter string for refining results
Output: JSON array with IndicatorCode and IndicatorName
Workflow: Populate indicator selection fields or metadata references for analytics
Indicator Data Retrieval
Endpoint
/{indicatorCode}
URL
Purpose
Retrieve all data associated with a specific WHO health indicator
Parameters
- indicatorCode (path) – The code of the indicator to retrieve data for
- $filter (query, optional) – OData filter for dimensions (e.g., gender, date range, region)
Output: JSON array with fields like IndicatorCode, Dim1, TimeDimensionBegin, TimeDimensionEnd, and Value
Workflow: Display data in dashboards, trend analysis tools, or CSV exports
Example Workflow: Global Health Trend Dashboard
Retrieve Dimension and Indicator Metadata
Call /Dimension/ and /Indicator endpoints to get codes and definitions.
Enable Filter Selection
Use /DIMENSION/COUNTRY/DimensionValues to allow country filtering.
Pull Indicator-Specific Data
Fetch data for indicators like WHOSIS_000001 (life expectancy) using the /WHOSIS_000001?$filter=Dim1 eq ‘MLE’ query.
Visualize Results
Build visualizations (e.g., line charts, bar graphs) for trends using TimeDimensionBegin, Value, and region filters.
Automate & Refresh
Use Google Cloud Scheduler with GCP Workflows to refresh and store data periodically.
Pricing
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