Evaluation and reform of Mexican National Epidemiological Surveillance System

R. Tapia-Conyer, P. Kuri-Morales, L. González-Urbán and E. Sarti

American Journal of Public Health, 2001, vol. 91, issue 11, 1758-1760

Abstract: To generate timely and reliable information for decision making in local health centers, Mexico's National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE) was evaluated and reformed. The reform was achieved by consensus through national meetings of epidemiologists, using a conceptual model of requirements, leadership, participation, and motivation. The new SINAVE is run by committees that use data from 16468 local health centers that generate homogeneous information from all health institutions. Indicators, flowcharts, and standardized instruments were created. The reforms modernized SINAVE and strengthened epidemiologists' leadership, consolidated local decision making, and assessed control actions needed to improve the health of the Mexican population.

Date: 2001
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