A district nurse collects regular reports of suspected malaria from health facilities, analyses changes over time and alerts the health team when cases increase. Which activity is this?
Correct answer: B. Health surveillance
- A. Community census
- B. Health surveillance
- C. Individual counselling
- D. Case rehabilitation
Explanation
Health surveillance is the ongoing collection, analysis and use of health information for action. A census counts the population at a point in time but does not routinely monitor disease trends.
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