Community Based Surveillance in Somaliland: Analysis of the Functionality and Effectiveness using the CBS Platform Nyss

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Abstract Published: Analysing effectivness of Using the Nyss platform for CBS

The abstract Community Based Surveillance in Somaliland: Analysis of the Functionality and Effectiveness using the CBS Platform Nyss has been published in the International Journal of Infectious Disease. The analysis is based in Somaliland, where CBS was implemented in 2018. Data from CBS activities of the Togdheer region were used to evaluative completeness and accuracy of reporting, data quality, timeliness of verification and effectives. The results were promising, showing an average of 90% of the targeted villages being covered by active SRCS volunteers. The authors include employees of the Norwegian Red Cross and the Somali Red Crescent Society. 

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