Strengthening value-based infectious disease surveillance in primary health care, Saudi Arabia
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Health Systems Management
Background
- Infectious diseases pose a major public health threat in Saudi Arabia and similar nations.
- Current surveillance systems are compliance-focused, leading to inefficiencies and delays in primary health care (PHC).
- Digital health platforms exist but are underutilized for effective surveillance.
Purpose Of The Study
- To propose a value-based framework for transforming infectious disease surveillance in Saudi Arabia.
- To align surveillance practices with Saudi Vision 2030 and International Health Regulations (IHR).
- To enhance efficiency, resilience, and accountability in public health surveillance.
Main Methods
- Development of a framework integrating outcome indicators, digital platforms, and community input.
- Operationalization of the framework using a value-based balanced scorecard (VBSC).
- Identification of key policy options for implementation.
Main Results
- The proposed framework shifts surveillance from compliance-driven to outcome-driven.
- It integrates digital tools and community perspectives for a holistic approach.
- Key policy recommendations include outcome-based KPIs and enhanced digital integration.
Conclusions
- A value-based model can modernize surveillance systems, improving cost-effectiveness and public trust.
- The framework offers a replicable strategy for low- and middle-income countries.
- Successful implementation requires policy support, workforce capacity building, and inter-sectoral coordination.
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