Digital Surveillance and Communication Strategies to Infectious Diseases of Poverty Control and Elimination in Africa

Abstract

Investing in digital technologies to support health-based research , modelling and planning, preparedness and timely effective response, and long-term management benefits has been recognized in improving epidemiological analysis, disease prevention, control to elimination, health education and promotion. This paper provides valuable insights and approaches for public health in collection, analysis, interpretation , use and dissemination of health surveillance data, resource allocation, for guiding decision-making policy on infectious diseases priorities, control and elimination interventions and actions in achieving Africa Union, 2063 Agenda and global health initiatives. We highlight innovative directions and useful digital public health technology applications in understanding and data mapping models for health and environment decisions, support in improving health service access and uptake in Africa. Also exploring geographic epidemiology, climate impact; vectors and pesticide control, pollution, waste management and wildlife effective digital surveillance indicators, preparedness, monitoring and response on current applied infectious diseases approaches and interventions in improving early warning alert and effective management to local, national and regional needs in health-care planning and service delivery in community health systems. While leveraging on public private partnerships (PPP) health systems and policy re-engineering in improving the quality health service delivery and outcomes, healthy life, social inclusiveness and social cohesion for shared productivity and sustainable development.