Rapid disease surveillance

Zimbabwe has developed a rapid disease surveillance system (RDSS) which monitors the nation's health, keeps track of the disease situation, and quickly activates a public health response to any threat. The objective is timely preparedness for epidemics and the development of endemic disease con...

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Published in:World health 1997-01, Vol.50 (1), p.10-11
Main Author: Murugasampillay, Shiva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communicable diseases
Disease
Health care networks
Public health
Surveillance
Zimbabwe
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Summary:Zimbabwe has developed a rapid disease surveillance system (RDSS) which monitors the nation's health, keeps track of the disease situation, and quickly activates a public health response to any threat. The objective is timely preparedness for epidemics and the development of endemic disease control programs.
ISSN:0043-8502