Systematic review of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) implementation in the African region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The WHO African region frequently experiences outbreaks and epidemics of infectious diseases often exacerbated by weak health systems and infrastructure, late detection, and ineffective outbreak response. To address this, the WHO Regional Office for Africa developed and began implementing the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy in 1998.

Objectives

This systematic review aims to document the identified successes and challenges surrounding the implementation of IDSR in the region available in published literature to highlight areas for prioritization, further research, and to inform further strengthening of IDSR implementation.

Methods

A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature published in English and French from 1 July 2012 to 13 Nove

SUBMITTER: Wolfe CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7906422 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature