Acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system performance in jordan, 2012-2016: A teaching case-study

Abstract

Nationwide Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance is one of the key strategies to timely detect paralytic poliomyelitis and to respond effectively to interrupt poliovirus transmission. One way to ensure that AFP surveillance is implemented with the required standards and to identify limitations and gaps in order to maintain the polio-free status is conducting evaluation of AFP surveillance. This case study simulates an evaluation of AFP surveillance system in Jordan from 2012-2016 for teaching purposes to develop competencies in evaluating AFP surveillance using WHO minimum performance indicators. It was designed for the training of basic level field epidemiology trainees or any other health care providers working in public health-related fields, who should be able to complete this exercise in approximately 3-4 hours.