Resources

20 documents

  1. Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Flow Chart – Poliomyelitis

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 136 KB

    The steps of an acute flaccid paralysis investigation, from case detection to final classification.

    Keywords: acute flaccid paralysispolio

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  2. Additional Sampling Techniques in lieu of Nasopharyngeal Specimen

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 267 KB

    Other ways to take a respiratory specimen when a nasopharyngeal swab can’t be obtained, for example from infants and some older patients.

    Keywords: influenzaspecimen collection

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  3. Algorithm for Notification and Intervention of a Suspected Case of Zika

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 111 KB

    What to do, and who to notify, when Zika is suspected.

    Keywords: Zika

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  4. Algorithm for Surveillance of Zika Virus Infection and Laboratory Testing

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 182 KB

    Notification and laboratory testing for suspected Zika virus infection.

    Keywords: laboratory testingZika

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  5. Audit Briefing

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 113 KB

    The audit team’s internal briefing before each surveillance audit, from the Regional Surveillance Audit Guidelines.

    Keywords: surveillance audit

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  6. CHIKV Laboratory Testing Algorithm

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 106 KB

    How the laboratory tests for chikungunya to confirm local transmission: samples negative for dengue, from cases with fever and arthritis or joint pain, processed by the day of sampling after onset. The laboratory follows it strictly.

    Keywords: chikungunyalaboratory testing

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  7. Class 1 Notifiable Diseases and Health Events Poster

    List or poster · July 2026 · PDF, 207 KB

    The Class 1 conditions, their case definitions and the samples to collect, as displayed in all public health facilities.

    Keywords: Class 1notifiable diseases

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  8. Contact List for Different Levels of the Surveillance System

    List or poster · July 2026 · PDF, 298 KB

    Who to contact at each level of the surveillance system: the National Surveillance Unit, the regional health authorities and the parish health departments.

    Keywords: surveillance system

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  9. Contact Tracing and Community Fever Surveillance

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 960 KB

    Community fever surveillance for Zika in three situations: an imported case, one locally acquired case, and a cluster of suspected cases.

    Keywords: contact tracingZika

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  10. Fever and Rash Flow Chart – Measles and Rubella

    Flow chart or algorithm · July 2026 · PDF, 141 KB

    The steps of a fever and rash investigation for measles and rubella.

    Keywords: fever and rashmeaslesrubella

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  11. Fields for COVID-19 Contact Intake Line Listing

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 142 KB

    The minimum information to record for each contact of a COVID-19 case when they are first listed.

    Keywords: contact tracingCOVID-19line listing

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  12. Fields for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Daily Tracking Line Listing

    Guidance · July 2026 · PDF, 161 KB

    The minimum information to record each day while contacts of a COVID-19 case are followed up.

    Keywords: contact tracingCOVID-19line listing

    Download Fields for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Daily Tracking Line Listing, PDF

About these resources

The national surveillance forms, and the guides that go with them: flow charts, algorithms, guidance and lists. Each is an appendix of the National Surveillance Manual (July 2026).

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