Vaccine Preventable Disease surveillance

Zambia established a robust framework for vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) surveillance to monitor and mitigate the impact of diseases such as polio, measles, yellow fever, tetanus, and rotavirus. These diseases have been selected for intensive surveillance based on global and regional goals for eradication and elimination. This comprehensive approach ensures the timely detection, investigation, and response to VPD outbreaks, safeguarding public health through effective vaccination programs and disease control measures.

Zambia’s VPD surveillance system is integral to its public health strategy, providing crucial data to inform vaccination campaigns and disease control measures. By maintaining vigilant surveillance for polio, measles, yellow fever, tetanus, and rotavirus, Zambia aligns with global and regional goals for the eradication and elimination of these diseases.