School Based Surveillance

Objectives	- Monitor/measure weekly absenteeism proportions to be able to detect alerts and outbreaks - Assist decision makers on proper control measures, such as school closure
Sources of data	- Both public and private schools across Lebanon
Target events and diseases	- Absenteism - One of the following mentioned in any medical reports: gastro-enteritis, acute respiratory infection (influenza-like illness), measles/rubella, mumps, acute jaundice, tuberculosis, conjunctivitis - One of the following detected during inspetioc: lice, scabies
Guidelines	School-based surveillance guideline: Ar, En, Fr
Reporting form	Weekly school reporting form
Results	Latest weekly national bulletin