Establishing syndromic surveillance and event-based surveillance systems for Zika, dengue and other arboviral diseases

Overview

This publication aims to provide the key components for the implementation of syndromic surveillance and event-based surveillance for early detection of clusters of Zika virus and other arboviral diseases (dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever) transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.

It should be considered as a tool to strengthen the current surveillance system rather than replace the existing system altogether.