Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) In Nairobi, Mombasa; Kenya

  The Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework makes surveillance and laboratory data more usable, helping public health managers and decision-makers improve detection and response to the leading causes of illness, death, and disability in African countries. The course is laid out in 7 modules that walk participants through the Technical Guidelines (TGs) chapter by chapter. By the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the TGs and capable of utilizing them appropriately in their position.

Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this module, the participant will be able to:

i.                    Conduct effective surveillance activities

ii.                  Integrate multiple surveillance systems to use resources more efficiently

iii.               Improve the use of information for detecting, investigating and responding to public health threats.

iv.               Improve the flow of surveillance information throughout the health system.

Course content

Module 1: Identifying cases of priority diseases, conditions and events

Module 2: Reporting priority diseases, conditions and events

Module 3: Analyzing and interpreting data

Module 4: Investigating and confirming suspected cases, outbreaks and other events of public health importance

Module 5: Preparation to respond to outbreaks and other public health events

Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluating and Improving Surveillance and Response

Module 7: Providing Feedback

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

Key Notes

i. The participant must be conversant with English.

ii. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

iii. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

iv. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

v. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

vi. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.