A review on health system-based surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis: technological advancements, challenges, and outlooks

Honey Gemechu; Gelane Biru; Eyerusalem Gebremeskel; Hundessa Daba Nemomssa; Kokeb Dese; Efrem Wakjira; Gashaw Demlew; Dessalew Yohannes; Ketema Lemma Abdi; Hamdia Murad; Elbetel Taye Zewde; Bontu Habtamu; Mesfin Tefera; Mikias Alayu; Netsanet Workneh Gidi; Filimona Bisrat; Tenager Tadesse; Legesse Kidanne; Se-woon Choe; Jude Kong; Gelan Ayana

doi:10.1186/s41043-025-01115-7

Key Points

To synthesize evidence on advancements in health system-based surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis.
Review of current literature on surveillance systems for acute flaccid paralysis.
Identification of technological advancements and challenges.
Provision of recommendations for improved surveillance practices.
Innovative solutions for surveillance were identified.
Key challenges in implementing these technologies were highlighted.
Recommendations to enhance global health systems were presented.

Implication

Review identifies technological challenges and innovative solutions for acute flaccid paralysis surveillance, supporting polio eradication efforts.

Abstract

By synthesizing evidence on the latest developments, this review addresses a critical gap in the literature and provides actionable recommendations to improve AFP surveillance. The findings inform both practice and policy by identifying innovative solutions and future directions, ultimately contributing to stronger global health surveillance systems and advancing polio eradication strategies.

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Gemechu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523d9c0ce034ddc35586a https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-01115-7

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A review on health system-based surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis: technological advancements, challenges, and outlooks

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A review on health system-based surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis: technological advancements, challenges, and outlooks

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