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Recurrent Ebola outbreaks in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: A wake-up call to scale up the integrated disease surveillance and response strategy [PDF]

One Health, 2022
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a dangerous viral zoonotic hemorrhagic fever caused by a deadly pathogenic filovirus. Frugivorous bats are recognized as being the natural reservoir, playing a pivotal role in the epidemiological dynamics. Since its discovery
Olivier Kambere Kavulikirwa, Franck Katembo Sikakulya   +1 more
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The availability and consistency of dengue surveillance data provided online by the World Health Organization. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BACKGROUND:The use of high quality disease surveillance data has become increasingly important for public health action against new threats. In response, countries have developed a wide range of disease surveillance systems enabled by technological ...
Irene Ruberto, Ernesto Marques, Donald S Burke, Willem G Van Panhuis   +3 more
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Building resilience: Leveraging the integrated disease surveillance and response strategy for antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Tanzania

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an escalating threat to global public health, undermining the effectiveness of essential treatments and placing additional strain on healthcare systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Tanzania ...
Vulstan James Shedura, Ally Kassim Hussein, Herbert George Masigati   +2 more
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Evaluation of the reinforced integrated disease surveillance and response strategy using short message service data transmission in two southern regions of Madagascar, 2014–15 [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2018
Background The Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy was introduced in Madagascar in 2007. Information was collected by Healthcare structures (HS) on paper forms and transferred to the central level by post or email.
Rado Randriamiarana, Grégoire Raminosoa, Nikaria Vonjitsara, Rivo Randrianasolo, Harena Rasamoelina, Harimahefa Razafimandimby, Arthur Lamina Rakotonjanabelo, Richard Lepec, Loïc Flachet, Ariane Halm   +9 more
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Evaluation of integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) core and support functions after the revitalisation of IDSR in Uganda from 2012 to 2016 [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background Uganda is a low income country that continues to experience disease outbreaks caused by emerging and re-emerging diseases such as cholera, meningococcal meningitis, typhoid and viral haemorrhagic fevers. The Integrated Disease Surveillance and
Ben Masiira, Lydia Nakiire, Christine Kihembo, Edson Katushabe, Nasan Natseri, Immaculate Nabukenya, Innocent Komakech, Issa Makumbi, Okot Charles, Francis Adatu, Miriam Nanyunja, Solomon Fisseha Woldetsadik, Ibrahima Socé Fall, Patrick Tusiime, Alemu Wondimagegnehu, Peter Nsubuga   +15 more
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Integrated disease surveillance and response strategy for epidemic prone diseases at the primary health care (PHC) level in Oyo State, Nigeria: what do health care workers know and feel? [PDF]

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: Effective diseases surveillance remains an important operational tool in countries with recurrent epidemic prone diseases (EPDs). In Nigeria, insufficient knowledge among Health Care Workers (HCWs) on Integrated Disease Strategy and ...
Kola Ademola Jinadu, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi, Olubunmi Olutoyin Sekoni, Eniola Adetola Bamgboye   +3 more
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Assessment of implementation of integrated disease surveillance and response in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria

Ibom Medical Journal, 2015
Introduction Resulting from the problems associated with previous disease surveillance in Nigeria and by extension Africa, Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) was adopted in 1998 for the purpose of strengthening the surveillance system ...
Motilewa OO, Ekanem AM, Akwaowo CD
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Integrated disease surveillance and response in humanitarian context: South Sudan experience. [PDF]

Pan Afr Med J, 2022
decades of instability continue to impact the implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy. The study reviewed the progress and outcomes of rolling out IDSR in South Sudan.this descriptive cross-sectional study used epidemiological data for 2019, 2020, and other program data to assess indicators for the five ...
Rumunu J, Wamala JF, Konga SB, Igale AL, Adut AA, Lonyik SK, Lasu RM, Kaya RD, Guracha G, Nsubuga P, Ndenzako F, Olu OO.   +11 more
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Analysis of malaria surveillance data in Ethiopia: what can be learned from the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System? [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2012
Background Routine malaria surveillance data is useful for assessing incidence and trends over time, and in stratification for targeting of malaria control. The reporting completeness and potential bias of such data needs assessment.
Jima Daddi, Wondabeku Milliyon, Alemu Abebe, Teferra Admas, Awel Nuraini, Deressa Wakgari, Adissie Adamu, Tadesse Zerihun, Gebre Teshome, Mosher Aryc W, Richards Frank O, Graves Patricia M   +11 more
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A systematic review on improving implementation of the revitalised integrated disease surveillance and response system in the African region: A health workers' perspective. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2021
Ng'etich AKS, Voyi K, Kirinyet RC, Mutero CM.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources