Evaluation of Cholera and Other Diarrheal Disease Surveillance System, Niger State, Nigeria-2012

Authors

  • Adebobola T. Bashorun Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
  • Anthony Ahumibe Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
  • Saliman Olugbon Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
  • Patrick Nguku Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
  • Kabir Sabitu Ahmadu Bello University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4495

Abstract

Cholera outbreaks are frequent in Nigeria. In July, 2012 we conducted surveillance system evaluation for cholera and other diarrheal disease in a Nigerian state (Niger State) to assess objectives, performance and attributes of the system. We used CDC guidelines on surveillance system evaluation and also analyzed 2007-2012 surveillance data. We found that the system was meeting its objectives, simple, flexible, sensitive with poor data quality, low PPV, average laboratory performance and moderate timeliness. Full electronic and internet-based reporting was recommended to improve completeness, timeliness and data quality; and also provision of laboratory consumables.

Author Biography

Adebobola T. Bashorun, Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program

Dr. Adebobola Bashorun is currently an MPH-FELTP resident. He had his first degree in Medicine/Surgery, then an MPA; a Fellow of Institute of Corporate Administrators. He has undergone trainings in surveillance and program management. He works in Nigeria's Ministry of Health and has made various presentations in local and international conferences, meetings and seminars. His interest is in Public Health with interest in Epidemiology and HIV. His current project is on HIV prevalence and its associated risk factors in a Nigerian prison.

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Published

2013-03-23

How to Cite

Bashorun, A. T., Ahumibe, A., Olugbon, S., Nguku, P., & Sabitu, K. (2013). Evaluation of Cholera and Other Diarrheal Disease Surveillance System, Niger State, Nigeria-2012. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4495

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Poster Presentations