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DHIS2 Case Based Surveillances for Kala Azar

Origin language: English
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Target population
Health professional / health structure , +1
Beneficiaries50001 - 100K
EvidenceQuantitative evidence
Start date2015/01
End dateOngoing
StageRoutine project/operational
Country
Bangladesh
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National
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Health Focus Area
Communicable diseases
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Public health and disease surveillance
Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
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Summary
The Kala-azar tracker is a digital solution initiated by the Directorate General of Health Services to enhance the detection, reporting, and management of Visceral leishmaniasis in endemic regions. This system addresses issues faced by traditional paper-based methods, such as delays and incomplete records, which can result in missed diagnoses and follow-ups. By allowing frontline health workers to register suspected and confirmed cases in real time and track patient progress, the tracker improves data accuracy, reduces reporting delays, and aids program managers in monitoring trends and high-risk areas. The platform, built on DHIS2, functions as a web-based system within government health facilities, ensuring standardized reporting and case management. Health assistants use the DHIS2 mobile capture application to collect follow-up and geolocation data during field visits, enhancing coordination between community health workers and medical facilities. Overall, the Kala-azar tracker supports earlier diagnosis, better treatment adherence, and improved surveillance in Bangladesh. Plans to enhance the system by introducing new features aligned with updated guidelines are set for implementation by 2026, aiming to further improve surveillance and follow-up for communicable diseases targeting health professionals and rural health structures.
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Digital health platform
Data collecting and reporting tool
Digital health
Data driven decision making
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Added to the platform on
2026-04-29
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Last update by
FOJLAY RABBI on 2026-04-29
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