World Journal of Medicine Research | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Short Communication | Open Access

Surveillance in Public Health Practice

Anas Malik Radif Alubaidi, MBChB, PgDip, Prof Dip Paeds(RCPI)*

  • Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery, Baghdad University

  • Postgraduate Diploma Degree in Acute Medicine, University of South Wales

  • Postgraduate Diploma Degree in Public health, University of South Wales

  • Postgraduate Diploma Degree in Care of the Elderly, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Professional Diploma in Pediatrics, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

*Correspondence to: Anas Malik Radif Alubaidi, MBChB, PgDip, Prof Dip Paeds(RCPI) 

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Abstract

Surveillance in Public Health is one of the most important aspects and roles of Public Health practice in medicine. Surveillance is a major fundamental in Public Health including in disease screening in Public Health. In order to improve the quality of the healthcare services and to promote health overall then surveillance is needed. Surveillance is required and necessary in the healthcare systems and in the Public Health systems everywhere. So, Public Health surveillance is a necessity for health promotion.

Keywords:

Public health surveillance; Passive surveillance; Active surveillance

Citation:

Anas Malik Radif Alubaidi. Surveillance in Public Health Practice. World J Med Res. 2023;3(2):1-2