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

Authors

  • Kayumba Kizito Voxiva SARL
  • Kabeja Adeline Rwanda Biomedical Center
  • Koama Jean Baptiste CDC Rwanda
  • Asiimwe Anita Rwanda Biomedical Center
  • Binagwaho Agnes Ministry of Health
  • Pamela Johnson Voxiva Inc.
  • Nyatanyi Thierry Rwanda Biomedical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4598

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

Nyatanyi Thierry, Rwanda Biomedical Center

Dr. Thierry Nyatanyi is the Director of the Epidemics and infectious diseases (EID) Division within the Rwanda Biomedical Center. This division is in charge of the management of the emerging and re-emerging outbreaks in the country. To get the the success of this division, Dr. Thierry adopted the use of technology and innovations for the timely surveillance and response to outbreaks.

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Published

2013-03-24

How to Cite

Kizito, K., Adeline, K., Jean Baptiste, K., Anita, A., Agnes, B., Johnson, P., & Thierry, N. (2013). TRACnet: A National Phone-based and Web-based Tool for the Timely Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Rwanda. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4598

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System Showcase Demonstrations