Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Uganda Using Time-Series Forecasting Models

Okello Amony, Makerere University, Kampala Otim Kato, Department of Surgery, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Ssekitoom Ntagha, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Kizza Musoke, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18851646
Published: December 6, 2007

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems (PHSSs) are crucial for monitoring disease prevalence and outbreak detection in Uganda. However, their effectiveness can be evaluated through methodological assessments. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on surveillance data from to . The ARIMA model with uncertainty intervals was applied for robust evaluation. The ARIMA model forecasted disease incidence trends accurately, showing a correlation coefficient of $R^2 = 0.75$ and confidence intervals indicating the reliability range. The time-series forecasting method provided insights into PHSSs' performance, highlighting areas for improvement in system design and data collection. Enhanced training for surveillance staff and improved data integration strategies are recommended to strengthen system effectiveness.

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Okello Amony, Otim Kato, Ssekitoom Ntagha, Kizza Musoke (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Uganda Using Time-Series Forecasting Models. African Materials Engineering Research (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18851646

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UgandaSub-SaharanPublic Health SurveillanceTime-Series AnalysisForecasting ModelsEpidemiologyMethodology

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