Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya Using Time-Series Forecasting Models for Reliability Assessment

Odhiambo Kinyanjui, Egerton University Kamau Mburu, Department of Surgery, Maseno University Ngina Gachago, Egerton University Gitonga Gitonga, Department of Public Health, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18947561
Published: August 8, 2012

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring disease trends and resource allocation in Kenya. However, their reliability and effectiveness have not been rigorously evaluated. The study utilised a time-series forecasting model (e.g., ARIMA) to analyse surveillance data from two recent years. Robust standard errors and confidence intervals were employed for uncertainty assessment. A trend analysis revealed an upward shift in the number of reported cases over the past year, indicating potential underreporting or delayed reporting mechanisms within the system. The time-series forecasting model successfully identified patterns indicative of reliability issues, suggesting improvements are needed to enhance data quality and timeliness. Immediate steps should include enhancing training for surveillance staff on timely reporting protocols and improving infrastructure to reduce delays in case documentation. Public Health Surveillance, Time-Series Forecasting, Reliability Assessment Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Odhiambo Kinyanjui, Kamau Mburu, Ngina Gachago, Gitonga Gitonga (2012). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya Using Time-Series Forecasting Models for Reliability Assessment. African Dietetics Practice, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18947561

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African geographypublic health surveillancetime-series analysisforecasting modelsreliability assessmentdata qualitystatistical methods

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