Volume 22, Number 6—June 2016
Synopsis
Improved Global Capacity for Influenza Surveillance
Lauren S. Polansky
, Sajata Outin-Blenman, and Ann C. Moen
, Sajata Outin-Blenman, and Ann C. Moen
Table 3
Most commonly reported ways that 35 countries used CDC program support to strengthen their ability to report national virologic data to WHO FluNet on a weekly basis, by rank order*
| Methods used | |
|---|---|
| 1. Establishing reverse transcription PCR capabilities | |
| 2. Enhancing electronic database management (i.e., computer, internet, database, software, Web site) | |
| 3. Training database managers, laboratory managers, and laboratory diagnostic technicians | |
| 4. Developing a standardized weekly national report with indicators | |
| 5. Establishing a laboratory focal person to liaise with the sentinel network | |
*A total of 39 countries partnered with CDC for influenza surveillance capacity strengthening during different years; 35 countries responded to a 2013 questionnaire and are included in this analysis. CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; WHO, World Health Organization.
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