Epidemiological Surveillance and Rumors on Social Media

Authors: Calvo SM*

DOI: 10.23880/eij-16000289

Volume 10, Issue 1

Abstract

The health surveillance system in Cuba has been recognized for its robustness and effectiveness since its implementation, although weaknesses in its application were also acknowledged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent outbreak of arboviral diseases in the country provides a new opportunity to reflect on the proper use of epidemiological surveillance activities and the performance of the epidemiologists responsible for fulfill them. Of these arboviral diseases, a brief commentary is made on the disease caused by the Chikungunya virus, whose sequelae have been one of the main health problems affecting the Cuban population. In conclusion, there is no doubt about the effectiveness of epidemiological surveillance actions in preserving and maintaining the health of the population, and the responsibility of epidemiologists in their implementation, so as not to continue accumulating lessons learned.

Keywords: Epidemiological Surveillance; Arboviruses; Social Networks; Epidemiologists

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