Rodgers Chongo

Early Detection of Disease Outbreaks: Implemented effective surveillance systems that enabled early detection of disease outbreaks, allowing for prompt response and containment measures.

• Improved Data Collection and Analysis: Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection, analysis, and interpretation of disease surveillance data, leading to attainment of 99.8% timely reporting rate and 100% report submission in first quarter of 2024
• Successful Outbreak Investigations: Contributed to successful investigations of disease outbreaks, including identifying source of outbreak, determining transmission pathways, and implementing control measures to prevent further spread.
• Effective Communication and Collaboration: Established strong communication channels to share information, coordinate response efforts, and facilitate data sharing to all 34 facilities.
• Training and Capacity Building: Provided training and capacity-building initiatives to 34 facility surveillance focal point persons, and 63 community members to improve their skills in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and data management.

played critical roles in promoting health and wellness within communities by facilitating access to healthcare services, providing education and support, and advocating for community health needs through:

• Community Engagement: Managed to recruit 1,985 CBV's by engaging with community members, leaders, and organizations to build relationships and trust to better understand community health needs and concerns.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct assessments to identify health needs and priorities of communities . Gathered data in 28 facilities through surveys, and community consultations to inform program planning and resource allocation.