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Event Based Surveillance Module in IDSR

Summary

Until recently, in Tanzania, there was generally no e-EBS system. Data on outbreak events were collected manually from the community level, health facilities, and other sources, which is time-consuming and decreases timeliness in detecting and responding to the outbreaks. To address the challenge, the UDSM DHIS2 Lab worked with MDH, MoH and stakeholders under CDC funding to design, develop and implement a flexible and robust e-EBS system in Tanzania. The developed e-EBS is mobile-based and web-based for timely reporting and monitoring of public health events at any level.

Impact & Output

The e-EBS is currently used by five (5) selected districts in 3 regions of Tanzania to report alerts. As of 29th April 2023, approximately 300 users have trained to report rumours, alerts, and other public health events. Furthermore, more than 5000 alerts have been reported through the system. Out of 5100 alerts, 3000 were triaged, and 2200 were verified. Overall, the system has increased real-time reporting of public events, improving outbreak detection and response at all health system levels in Tanzania.

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Ongoing

Implementation Year

2023

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