Influenza surveillance capacity improvements in Africa during 2011-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza surveillance helps time prevention and control interventions especially where complex seasonal patterns exist. We assessed influenza surveillance sustainability in Africa where influenza activity varies and external funds for surveillance have decreased.

Methods

We surveyed African Network for Influenza Surveillance and Epidemiology (ANISE) countries about 2011-2017 surveillance system characteristics. Data were summarized with descriptive statistics and analyzed with univariate and multivariable analyses to quantify sustained or expanded influenza surveillance capacity in Africa.

Results

Eighteen (75%) of 24 ANISE members participated in the survey; their cumulative population of 710 751 471 represent 56% of Africa's total population. All 18 coun

SUBMITTER: Igboh LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8189239 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature