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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Rwanda Using Difference-in-Differences Model for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Ndayezye Muhimba, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Rugamba Bizhani, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Byanda Kinyanswe, Department of Epidemiology, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Kabuye Nkundabe, University of Rwanda
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18904862
Published: April 22, 2010

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring and managing infectious diseases in Rwanda. Despite their importance, there is a need to evaluate their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. This study will employ a Difference-in-Differences model with robust standard errors to assess changes in surveillance system performance over time, comparing pre- and post-intervention periods. The DiD analysis revealed an improvement in the accuracy of disease reporting by 20% compared to baseline levels, indicating enhanced surveillance effectiveness. This study provides evidence on the cost-effectiveness of public health surveillance systems in Rwanda, contributing to improved healthcare resource allocation and management. The findings will inform policy decisions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of surveillance systems. Public Health Surveillance, Difference-in-Differences Model, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Rwanda 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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Ndayezye Muhimba, Rugamba Bizhani, Byanda Kinyanswe, Kabuye Nkundabe (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Rwanda Using Difference-in-Differences Model for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. African Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18904862

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African GeographyPublic Health SurveillanceDifference-in-DifferencesCost-Benefit AnalysisEconometricsData Collection MethodsGeographic Information Systems

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