The Threat of Ebola Virus Disease: a Call to Integrate all Sectors in Surveillance Activities in Ghana

Authors

  • Dennis O. Laryea
  • Yaw Amoako
  • Dan V. Armooh
  • Emmanuel P. Abbeyquaye
  • Bernice N. Amartey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v7i1.5953

Abstract

Surveillance for communicable diseases of public health importance is critical in preventing and controlling outbreaks. In Ghana, this responsibility lies with the Disease Surveillance Department of the Ghana Health Service (GHS). However, the structure of Ghana's health system means surveillance activities by the department are concentrated in GHS facilities. Active surveillance in non-GHS facilities usually occur during outbreaks. In light of the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, there is the need to integrate the surveillance activities to include all health facilities to ensure the prompt identification of cases.

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Published

2015-05-07

How to Cite

Laryea, D. O., Amoako, Y., Armooh, D. V., Abbeyquaye, E. P., & Amartey, B. N. (2015). The Threat of Ebola Virus Disease: a Call to Integrate all Sectors in Surveillance Activities in Ghana. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v7i1.5953

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Accepted Abstracts but Not Presented

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