Improving disease surveillance data analysis, interpretation, and use at the district level in Tanzania

An effective disease surveillance system is critical for early detection and response to disease epidemics. This study aimed to assess the capacity to manage and utilize disease surveillance data and implement an intervention to improve data analysis and use at the district level in Tanzania.

Citation:
Mremi IR, Sindato C, Kishamawe C, Rumisha SF, Kimera SI, Mboera LEG. Improving disease surveillance data analysis, interpretation, and use at the district level in Tanzania. Global Health Action. 2022;15(1)

Keywords:
Data analysis and use; Disease surveillance; district; early warning; Tanzania;
epidemiology; health care delivery

Abstract:
An effective disease surveillance system is critical for early detection and response to disease epidemics. This study aimed to assess the capacity to manage and utilize disease surveillance data and implement an intervention to improve data analysis and use at the district level in Tanzania.