Active case-finding is a quality control tool for routine epidemiological surveillance that makes it possible to detect cases of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) which may or may not have been reported to the system.
The Comprehensive Program on Immunization of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will hold a regional webinar to present the document on active case-finding for acute flaccid paralysis, measles and rubella. The webinar will include interactive exercises to facilitate the implementation of the active case-finding. This webinar is aimed at health care workers related to epidemiological surveillance activities for AFP, measles and rubella.
When?
September 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Washington DC time)
Where?
The webinar will be presented via Zoom, participants can register using this link:
Webinar Registration - Zoom
(Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in the four languages of the organization: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French).
Agenda
Hour | Topic | Panelists |
| 11:00 | Introduction | |
| 11:05 | Welcome remarks | Daniel Salas, Executive Manager, Comprehensive Program on Immunization, PAHO |
| 11:15 | Guidance for implementing active case finding at health facilities and community | Gloria Rey, Regional Advisor, Comprehensive Program on Immunization, PAHO |
| 11:30 | Comments and discussion | |
| 11:40 | Interactive exercise: Active Institutional case-finding for AFP cases | Mirta Magariños, International Consultant, Comprehensive Program on Immunization, PAHO |
| 12:05 | Comments and discussion | |
| 12:15 | Implementation exercise: Active Community case-finding for measles cases | Pamela Bravo, International Consultant, Comprehensive Program on Immunization, PAHO |
| 12:40 | Comments and discussion | |
| 12:50 | Final recommendations and closing | |