Publications by authors named "Molibeli Lethoko"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate a participatory surveillance system for influenza-like illness (ILI) in Lesotho, which has limited COVID-19 testing capabilities, and compare its effectiveness in estimating COVID-19 case counts.
- Data were collected through weekly phone calls to a nationally-representative sample, and the results showed significant correlations between ILI reports and COVID-19 case counts, particularly during peak times.
- The findings suggest that the participatory surveillance system can provide valuable insights into disease trends in resource-limited settings, helping local authorities track infectious diseases like COVID-19 more effectively.
Background: The increase in cell phone ownership in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) has created an opportunity for low-cost, rapid data collection by calling participants on their cell phones. Cell phones can be mobilized for a myriad of data collection purposes, including surveillance. In LMIC, cell phone-based surveillance has been used to track Ebola, measles, acute flaccid paralysis, and diarrheal disease, as well as noncommunicable diseases.
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