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Table 2 Indicators per surveillance system attribute

From: Evaluation of a multi-component early warning system for pastoralist populations in Doolo zone, Ethiopia: mixed-methods study

Attribute

Indicator

Usefulness

Number of alerts that resulted in public health action

Type of response resulting from alerts

Proportion of alerts reported through each source

Completeness and consistency of reporting

Completeness of information in the EWAR cascade

Positive predictive value

Proportion of events, alerts, and responses identified out of the total number of signals received

Timeliness of signals, assessment, and response

Proportion of signals verified within 24 and events assessed within 48 h after reporting

Median time to assessment and response after reporting