Public Health Surveillance Systems Adoption Rates in Ghana: A Panel Data Evaluation

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring infectious diseases and managing outbreaks in Ghana. A panel data approach was employed to analyse the adoption rates of these systems. The study utilised logistic regression models for estimating the probability of system adoption as a function of various socio-economic and administrative variables. The analysis revealed that regions with higher levels of urbanization were significantly more likely to adopt public health surveillance systems (odds ratio = 1.25, CI: 1.07-1.46). Public health surveillance system adoption in Ghana is influenced by urbanization and other socio-economic factors. Investment in infrastructure and training programmes should be prioritised to enhance the effectiveness of public health surveillance systems across all regions of Ghana.