Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring infectious diseases in Nigeria, where such systems can help reduce morbidity and mortality from communicable diseases. A randomized field trial will be conducted in three Nigerian states to assess the efficacy of current surveillance methods. Data collection will involve both quantitative and qualitative assessments, including standardised surveys and interviews with healthcare providers and community members. In initial data analysis, there was a significant improvement (p < 0. 05) in reporting rates for respiratory infections compared to baseline levels, suggesting enhanced system efficiency after intervention. The randomized field trial demonstrated the potential of improved surveillance methods in enhancing public health outcomes in Nigeria. Based on findings, recommendations include expanding training programmes for healthcare workers and further refining data collection protocols to ensure consistent and accurate reporting. Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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