Evaluation of the influenza-like illness sentinel surveillance system: A national perspective in Tanzania from January to December 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic evaluations of influenza surveillance systems to identify areas for improvement and provide evidence of data reliability for policymaking. However, data on the performance of established influenza surveillance systems are limited in Africa, including Tanzania. We aimed to assess the usefulness of the Influenza surveillance system in Tanzania and to ascertain if the system meets its objectives, including; estimating the burden of disease caused by the Influenza virus in Tanzania and identifying any circulating viral strains with pandemic potential.

Methodology

From March to April 2021, we collected retrospective data through a review of the Tanzania National Influenza Surveillance System electronic forms for 2

SUBMITTER: Shedura VJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10027206 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature