Improving the NNDSS involves addressing its challenges through several strategies:
Enhanced Reporting: Encouraging timely and complete reporting from healthcare providers and laboratories. Standardization: Implementing uniform data collection methods to improve data quality and comparability. Technology Integration: Leveraging advanced technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs) and syndromic surveillance systems, to streamline data collection and analysis. Training and Education: Providing ongoing training for healthcare providers on the importance of reporting and how to do it effectively.