Integrating the crowdsourced image-based morbidity hotspot surveillance for neglected tropical diseases (CIMS-NTDs) into Nigeria's healthcare system: a mixed methods study
Integrating digital surveillance into national NTD programs enhances case detection, reporting and intervention strategies. Sustainable adoption requires government funding, capacity building and expanded digital infrastructure to improve accessibility and impact.
Authors
- Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4986-6847)
- Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6375-8060)
- Obinna Godwin Udujih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0058-6668)
- Ayoola Oluwaseun Bosede (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6670-6087)
- Christopher Sule Oyamienlen
- Evangeline T. Oparaocha
- Chinwe E Metuh
Institutions
- Federal University of Technology Owerri (NG)
- Imo State University (NG)
- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/traf091
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene