Table 1 Detection, registration, verification and risk analysis of signals and events (n = 53)
Variables | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
Ever detect a signal/ event at state level | 45 | 84.9 |
State with a register for signals/events | 38 | 71.7 |
Event has a unique serial number | 20 | 37.7 |
Event notification date and time documented | 40 | 75.5 |
Initial cause of the event registered | 33 | 62.3 |
There is a description for the event | 36 | 67.9 |
Cases and deaths reported | 40 | 75.5 |
Event place stated | 41 | 77.4 |
Event source of information stated | 38 | 71.7 |
State has databases | 29 | 54.7 |
State has e-system | 21 | 39.6 |
Respondents know verification time | 33 | 62.3 |
State has a list of experts | 25 | 47.2 |
State has a Public Health Lab | 19 | 35.8 |
State analyses data on regular basis | 22 | 41.5 |
State has risk analysis team | 36 | 67.9 |
State conduct risk analysis for the detected signals/ events | 46 | 86.8 |
State use MOH or WHO tool for risk analysis | 44 | 83.0 |
Last risk analysed | 30 | 56.6 |