What Are the Challenges in Syndromic Surveillance?
While syndromic surveillance provides many benefits, it also faces several challenges: - Data Quality and Consistency: Inconsistent or inaccurate data can lead to false alarms or missed outbreaks. - Privacy Concerns: Ensuring patient confidentiality while collecting and analyzing health data. - Interoperability: Integrating data from various sources and systems can be complex. - Timeliness: Rapid analysis and response are critical, which requires efficient systems and trained personnel.
