Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Rwanda: A Quasi-Experimental Design for System Reliability Assessment

Kamya Nkurunziza, Department of Public Health, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Hutu Gasambulaho, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18826706
Published: December 15, 2006

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring infectious diseases in Rwanda. However, their reliability and effectiveness remain uncertain due to a lack of systematic evaluation. A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing pre- and post-intervention data from two randomly selected regions. Statistical analysis will employ regression models to assess the impact of interventions on surveillance outcomes. The preliminary results indicate a $R^2 = 0.75$ in explaining variations in surveillance accuracy between intervention and control groups. This quasi-experimental approach provides robust evidence for system reliability, enabling targeted improvements to ensure timely public health responses. Systematic reviews should be conducted annually to monitor ongoing performance and inform necessary adjustments.

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Kamya Nkurunziza, Hutu Gasambulaho (2006). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Rwanda: A Quasi-Experimental Design for System Reliability Assessment. African Air Quality Research (Environmental Science), Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18826706

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RwandaGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Public Health SurveillanceQuasi-Experimental DesignEvaluation MetricsData Quality AssuranceSpatial Analysis

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