Evaluation of Surveillance and Response Systems of Foodborne diseases and outbreaks at service level in Riyadh city- Saudi Arabia, 2015.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the capacity of surveillance and response systems of FBDs and FBDOs in Riyadh city at the service level. Methodology:The cross-sectional Study was conducted at service levels in Riyadh city. The questionnaire of the WHO model for surveillance was modified and filled out. Results:Service level: there is no national manual for surveillance and response systems for FBDs or FBDOs. 64 % said that no protocols demonstrating the policy of FBDs or FBDOs. 50 % admitted that there is no surveillance register for FBDs and FBDOs. 42 % need to know the deadline to report. No feedback. Conclusion:Two surveillance and response systems of FBDs and FBDOs. Core functions still need to be fulfilled. Feedback and reporting are impaired at the service level. There are significant gaps in the Riyadh region's surveillance and response systems of FBDs and FBDOs.