Mortality surveillance reveals early warning signs of respiratory infections in low-resource settings, indicating the need for better systems.
Routine mortality data can serve as a practical foundation for early detection of respiratory disease outbreaks in resource-limited settings. Future investments should focus on strengthening human resources, expanding digital infrastructure, and improving data standardization to ensure the long-term sustainability and scalability of mortality surveillance systems in LMICs.
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