Mhealth tools for community-based infectious disease surveillance in Africa: a scoping review protocol

Mhealth tools for community-based infectious disease surveillance in Africa: a scoping review protocol

Introduction Countries in the WHO’s African region have found community-based surveillance useful in ensuring the effectiveness of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy. This approach encourages community participation in the surveillance system, in addition to early detection of...

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Main Authors:	Achim Hoerauf, Wilm Quentin, John Humphrey Amuasi, Daniel Opoku, Fortress Yayra Aku, Linda Batsa Debrah, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Alexander Yaw Debrah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2023-12-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/12/e074884.full

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