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Table 3 Descriptive results of CBS data in Nyss in 2021 in the regions

From: Community-based surveillance programme evaluation using the platform Nyss implemented by the Somali Red Crescent Society—a mixed methods approach

 

Awdal region

Togdheer region

n

%

n

%

Total signals triggered

138

NA

218

NA

Events verified within 24 h

115

83%

213

97%

Signals dismissed by supervisor, not matching CCD

23

17%

5

3%

Alerts escalated

115

83%

213

97%

Out of those

 

Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, tiredness

53

46%

122

57%

Fever and rash

31

27%

35

16%

ADD

29

25%

44

21%

Cluster of unusual illnesses and death in people

2

2%

12

6%

Alerts closed

115

100%

213

100%

Alerts dismissed by authorities

10

9%

2

1%

Alerts with documented outcome

72

63%

136

64%

Out of those

 

Action taken

61

85%

133

98%

Documented confirmed positive

/

 

15

11%

Total of all reports sent (signals and zero reporting)

4318

 

5243

 

Correct format of report

4144

96%

5210

99%

Total signals sent

395

 

548

 

Signals verified

331

84%

507

93%

Out of those

 

Verified events—signals matching CCD

295

89%

502

99%