Frontline FETP Cohort 24 concludes Workshop 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Enhancing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of surveillance data, especially for malaria,
- Promoting the use of various malaria surveillance tools such as DHIS2 and the Malaria Dashboard,
- Improving monitoring and evaluation processes,
- Organizing and responding to outbreaks and
- Ensuring effective information sharing and dissemination
The five-day workshop was attended by epidemiological surveillance officers from the Lualaba and Haut Katanga Provincial Health Divisions. The sessions covered a range of topics, including public health surveillance, malaria-specific surveillance, data collection, data quality, DHIS2 introduction, routine and epidemic malaria data analysis, data interpretation, and the “One Health” approach. The participants have commenced their field work where they are expected to apply their new skills under their mentor’s supervision. The workshop was made possible through the support of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security, CDC Atlanta, PMI, CHISU, AFENET and the dedicated participants and facilitators. The second workshop is expected from August 26 – 30, 2024.
