Evaluation of surveillance system of diarrheal diseases during 1998-2009 in Albania
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Reporting of infectious diseases in Albania is based on monthly reporting of cases through 14/Sh form. The data flow is carried out from local level (districts) to central level (IPH). In 1998, the surveillance system were carried out changes which are needed to improve the information available to health care providers.Objective: Assessment of the surveillance system to identify strengths and its limitations and to make appropriate recommendations on improvements.Methods: The study were descriptive one. In the study were included reported data by monthly form during the period 1998-2009 and notified individual form during the period 2007-2009, it to see the authenticity of the reported data and to know the situation regarding the level of health risks.The study was conducted in 12 major districs.Results:Obtained results showed the discordance between the individual information generated by the hospitals and laboratories and monthly information generated by reporting units. This surveillance system is represented by the low quality data which is expressed through incomplete, in accurateand slow data. Conclusion: Need for standardization of the system with the standard required byECDC.
Authors and Affiliations
PhD Elida MATAJ1 , MSc Genci DERVISHI1 , Samira MATAJ
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