Table 2 Major contribution of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance to surveillance for other diseases and constraints to disease surveillance in 32 African countries – 2000
Contribution of AFP Surveillance | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Improvement of disease surveillance | 12 | (38) |
Improved infrastructure or resources | 7 | (22) |
Increase awareness about surveillance or capacity building | 7 | (22) |
Increased personnel for surveillance | 3 | (9) |
Constraints to Disease Surveillance | ||
Lack of staff | 9 | (28) |
Lack of funds | 7 | (22) |
Lack of vehicles or fuel | 3 | (9) |
Lack of training | 2 | (6) |
Lack of political commitment | 1 | (3) |
Total | 32 |