Surveillance system integration: reporting the results of a global multicountry survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Currently, there is no comprehensive picture of the global surveillance landscape. This survey examines the current state of surveillance systems, levels of integration, barriers and opportunities for the integration of surveillance systems at the country level, and the role of national public health institutes (NPHIs).

Study design

This was a cross-sectional survey of NPHIs.

Methods

A web-based survey questionnaire was disseminated to 110 NPHIs in 95 countries between July and August 2022. Data were descriptively analysed, stratified by World Health Organization region, World Bank Income Group, and self-reported Integrated Disease Surveillance (IDS) maturity status.

Results

Sixty-five NPHIs responded. Systems exist to monitor notifiable diseases and

SUBMITTER: Carter ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292781 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature