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TRACnet: A National Phone-based and Web-based Tool for the Timely Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Rwanda

TRACnet: A National Phone-based and Web-based Tool for the Timely Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Rwanda

TRACnet: A National Phone-based and Web-based Tool for the Timely Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Rwanda

Authors of this article:

Kayumba Kizito1 ;   Kabeja Adeline2 ;   Koama Jean Baptiste3 ;   Asiimwe Anita2 ;   Binagwaho Agnes4 ;   Pamela Johnson5 ;   Nyatanyi Thierry2
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    Based on 8 years of continuous performance (2004-present), the TRACnet platform provides eIDSR national coverage, security and reliability. Based on six month usage in 252 health facilities in all regions of Rwanda, eIDSR is: increasing timeliness and completeness of disease reporting in Rwanda; facilitating feedback of lab results to districts and health facilities; and identifying potential outbreaks early and facilitating rapid investigation and response.