Implementation of a malaria sentinel surveillance system in Togo: a pilot study
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Implementation of a malaria sentinel surveillance system in Togo: a pilot study Anne Thomas1, Tchaa A. Bakai1,2* , Tinah Atcha‑Oubou2, Tchassama Tchadjobo2 and Nicolas Voirin1
Abstract Background: In Togo, the National Malaria Control Programme, in collaboration with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, has implemented a pilot study for malaria sentinel surveillance since 2017, which consists of collecting information in real time and analysing this information for decision-making. The first 20 months of malaria morbidity and mortality trends, and malaria case management in health facilities included in the surveillance were assessed. Methods: Since July 2017, 16 health facilities called sentinel sites, 4 hospitals and 12 peripheral care units located in 2 epidemiologically different health regions, have provided weekly data on malaria morbidity and mortality for the following 3 target groups:
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