Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Tanzania: A Randomized Field Trial on Cost-Effectiveness

Kamuntu Mwenyesi, Department of Epidemiology, Mkwawa University College of Education
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18707236
Published: December 22, 2000

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems play a critical role in monitoring diseases and managing outbreaks in Tanzania. However, their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness are not well understood. A mixed methods approach was employed: quantitative data were collected via surveys, while qualitative insights were gathered from interviews. Statistical models including logistic regression for predictive analysis and bootstrapping for uncertainty quantification were used. In the randomized field trial, a proportion of 72% showed significant improvement in detection rates when using the proposed surveillance system compared to baseline practices. Uncertainty in cost-effectiveness estimates was within ±10% based on bootstrap resampling. The study demonstrates that tailored public health surveillance systems can enhance disease detection and management, with a marginally cost-effective proposition. Public health authorities should consider implementing the recommended enhancements to improve surveillance practices in Tanzania. 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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Kamuntu Mwenyesi (2000). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Tanzania: A Randomized Field Trial on Cost-Effectiveness. African Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18707236

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Sub-SaharanGeographic Information SystemsQualitative InquiryQuantitative AnalysisMixed MethodsEvaluation FrameworkCost-Benefit Analysis

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