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Empowering Excellence in Surveillance: Strengthening and Capacity Building through Supervisory Monitoring Visits

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: SUMMARY: Supervisory monitoring visits play a vital role in strengthening surveillance systems in India's healthcare sector, particularly in sexually transmitted infection/RTI programs under the National AIDS Control Organization. This article focuses on the Apex Regional STD Centre at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, highlighting the impact of these visits on program implementation, data accuracy, and equitable healthcare services. Key recommendations include improving personnel training, optimizing supply chain management, and refining procurement processes. By empowering healthcare staff and ensuring robust operational procedures, supervisory visits contribute to enhanced health outcomes and the overall success of public health initiatives.

Source: Indian Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_1114_24

Authors: Sumathi Muralidhar, Anupam Kumar Anveshi, Prashant Gupta, Abhishek Lachyan, Priyanka Verma, Niti Khunger

Institution: Safdarjang Hospital

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $48