"HIV/AIDS Surveillance" by Nesmah Elkestawi and David Johnston

The Undergraduate Research Journal

Title

HIV/AIDS Surveillance Systems: A Case Study of Egypt

Authors

Nesmah Elkestawi, The American University in Cairo AUCFollow
David Johnston, The American University in Cairo AUCFollow

Abstract

Current estimates of HIV/AIDS incidences are thought to be inaccurate according to external organizations such as WHO and UNAIDS. It is important to maintain an accurate estimate of prevalence to avoid an unexpected outbreak of a high-level epidemic. Our method of analyzing Egypt’s surveillance system comes primarily from comparisons to other Eastern Mediterranean countries. Research on these regional HIV/AIDS surveillance systems was conducted by studying publications printed by organizations that deal with these issues. To gain primary perspectives on the systems in Egypt, interviews were conducted with representatives of the organizations World Health Organization (WHO) and Family Health International (FHI) in Egypt. Our research has shown that Egypt’s current HIV/AIDS surveillance system is not operating effectively. Instead, it is in a transitional state to an improved and updated system that, if implemented correctly, could provide accurate surveillance.

Document Type

Research Article

Department

Public Policy & Administration Department

Recommended Citation

Elkestawi, Nesmah and Johnston, David (2006) "HIV/AIDS Surveillance Systems: A Case Study of Egypt," The Undergraduate Research Journal: Vol. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://fount.aucegypt.edu/urje/vol2/iss1/2

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