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Evaluation of public health surveillance systems in refugee settlements in Uganda, 2016-2019: lessons learned.

Alex Riolexus ArioEmily Atuheire BarigyeInnocent Harbert NkonwaJimmy OgwalDenis Nixon OpioLilian BulageDaniel KadoberaPaul Edward OkelloLeocadia Warren KwagonzaSusan KizitoBenon KwesigaJulius Kasozi
Published in: Conflict and health (2022)
The surveillance system in the refugee settlements was functional with many performing attributes but with many remaining gaps. There was low capacity for detection, response and data analysis and interpretation in all the refugee settlements. There is need for improvement to align surveillance systems in refugee settlements with the mainstream surveillance system in the country. Implementing Partners should be urged to offer support for surveillance and training of surveillance staff on Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response to maintain effective surveillance functions. Functionalization of district teams ensures achievement of surveillance functions and attributes. Regular supervision of and support to health facility surveillance personnel is essential. Harmonization of reporting improves surveillance functions and attributes and appropriation of funds by government to districts to support refugee settlements is complementary to maintain effective surveillance of priority diseases in the northern and central part of Uganda.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • global health
  • mental health
  • south africa
  • climate change
  • quality improvement
  • hepatitis c virus
  • adverse drug