Evaluating event-based surveillance capacity in Africa: Use of the Africa CDC scorecard, 2022-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Event-based surveillance (EBS) is a critical component of Early Warning, Alert and Response (EWAR) capacity needed for outbreak prevention and control. To better understand existing EBS and monitor the progress of capacity-building efforts over time, Africa CDC developed an EBS scorecard as part of a revision to the EBS Framework.

Methods

We distributed the scorecard to African Union (AU) Member States (MSs). Survey responses from the MSs' human health sector were aggregated, cleaned, and analysed. MS, regional, and continental EBS capacity was assessed.

Results

Between 21 July 2022 and 4 April 2023, a total of 63 respondents representing 49 (89%) of 55 MSs completed the survey. Given Africa CDC's public health mandate, we acknowledged the importance of O

SUBMITTER: Tetuh KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10502352 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature