Outbreak monitoring involves multiple steps: 1. Data Collection: Gathering data from various sources such as hospitals, laboratories, and community health centers. 2. Data Analysis: Using statistical tools to analyze the collected data for patterns and trends. 3. Surveillance Systems: Implementing systems like syndromic surveillance and sentinel surveillance to continuously monitor health data. 4. Reporting: Establishing protocols for reporting cases to public health authorities. 5. Response: Activating public health interventions based on the analyzed data.
