Description
In the Kingdom of Swaziland, a baseline assessment found that multiple functional units within the Ministry of Health (MoH) perform PHS activities. There is limited data sharing and coordination between units; roles and responsibilities are unclear. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Unit (EDCU) is mandated to coordinate efforts and strengthen PHS through implementing Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) to fulfill requirements of International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR[2005]), and the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA).
Objective
To enable coordination of Swaziland Ministry of Health units for public health surveillance (PHS).