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Introducing the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System (CHESS)

The Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System (CHESS) is a groundbreaking initiative that provides a comprehensive view of community health and population data.

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Our Work Promise to Uphold the trust placed

We are a global network of health and demographic surveillance systems (HDSSs) that provide a more complete picture of the health status of communities. Since they collect data from whole communities over extended time periods, they more accurately reflect health and population problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The HDSSs increasingly link population and health facility data to implement the new Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System (CHESS)...

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Empowering

Providing a Complete Picture of Community Health

Our global network of health and demographic surveillance systems (HDSSs) collects data from whole communities over extended time periods, accurately reflecting health and population problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By linking population and health facility data, we implement the new Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System (CHESS), enabling policy-makers to make informed decisions and adapt their programs to changing conditions.

Accurate Data

Collecting comprehensive data from whole communities to accurately reflect health and population problems.

Informed Decisions

Enabling policy-makers to make informed decisions and adapt programs to changing conditions.

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Network Projects

The Network facilitates multi-centre studies by linking Centres, Working Groups, advisors, and funders, ensuring consistent and high-quality data across all sites.

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FIC

The main objective was to measure coverage of fully immunized child (FIC) using existing prospective data routinely collected..

MCTA

KINTAMPO GAHAN – September 18: A man part of the medical team of INDEPTH checks blood samples for malaria 18..

INTREC

The WHO’s Commission on Social Determinants of Health (SDH) argued in 2008 that the dramatic differences in health..

IUHC

The project seeks to use the unique position of the INDEPTH platform of health and demographic surveillance systems..

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DATA & STATISTICS

Access reliable data and statistics on health trends and population dynamics to support informed decision-making and research.

Indepth Data Respoitory

An online, free-access archive INDEPTH datasets, some underlying INDEPTH Stats; for the research data user.

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INDEPTH Stats

Displays yearly health and demographic indicators from INDEPTH; for researchers, government oficials and policymakers.

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Data Download

The data collected by the INDEPTH Network members constitute a valuable resource of population and health data for LMIC countries

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Monitoring Health Threats, Tracking Population Changes, and Measuring Policy Intervention Effects

Measuring the effects of policy interventions on communities.

Our comprehensive health surveillance systems provide accurate data on health and population problems in LMICs.

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Improving community health through data-driven policy interventions.

Our surveillance systems enable policy-makers to adapt programs to changing conditions.

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Enhancing health outcomes by monitoring population dynamics and health facility data.

Our comprehensive surveillance systems link population and health data for a complete picture.

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CENTRES, GROUPS, SECRETARIAT & RESOURCES

Connect with our Centres, Groups, and Secretariat for valuable resources and collaboration.

MEMBER HDSSs

INDEPTH has 48 HDSS Field Sites , 45 Research Centres in 19 Countries, and in 3 Continents

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INDEPTH GROUPS

INDEPTH has the following three categories of Groups: Strategic Groups, Working Groups and Interest Groups.

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INDEPTH Secretariat

The INDEPTH Secretariat plays a pivotal role in implementing Network activities. Network members may contact us at any time.

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INDEPTH Resources

Access our Publications, Resource Kit for HDSSs, Tools and more...

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Articles

Stay Informed with Expert Insights

Explore our latest research and publications

Strengthening capacity to research the social determinants of health in low- and middle-income countries: lessons from the INTREC programme.

Abstract Author(s): Nicholas Henschke, Anna Mirny, Joke A Haafkens, Heribert Ramroth, Siwi Padmawati, Martin Bangha, Lisa Berkman, Peter Byass and John Kinsman Abstract The INDEPTH Training...

MULTI-CENTRE PUBLICATION

Why population-based data are crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

International Journal of Epidemiology. Osman Sankoh on behalf of the INDEPTH Network and partners (2017). Why population-based data are crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. I

MULTI-CENTRE PUBLICATION

African partnerships through the H3Africa Consortium bring a genomic dimension to longitudinal population studies on the continent. International Journal of Epidemiology

International Journal of Epidemiology Michele Ramsay and Osman Sankoh; as members of the AWI-Gen study and the H3Africa Consortium (2015).

MULTI-CENTRE PUBLICATION

Cause-specific mortality at INDEPTH Health and Demographic Surveillance System Sites in Africa and Asia: concluding synthesis

29 OCT 2014 Author(s): Sankoh O, Byass P.

MULTI-CENTRE PUBLICATION

Blog

Stay Updated with Us

Get the latest insights and updates from our network.

News

Professor Abdisalan Noor visits INDEPTH Secretariat

Professor Abdisalan Noor Professor Abdisalan Noor from Harvard School of Public...

May 31, 2024

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AfHEA Executive Secretary visits INDEPTH Secretariat

The Executive Secretary of the African Health Economics and Policy...

March 11, 2024

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INDEPTH Stakeholders Meeting – “Re-booting INDEPTH”

The INDEPTH Network Stakeholders meeting (Re-Booting INDEPTH) took place in...

January 15, 2024

Site Leaders

The INDEPTH Network acknowledges the vital role of policy-makers, community leaders

Passionate & Dedicated Site Leaders

Their collaboration and support help bridge the gap between scientific research and practical, impactful solutions, ensuring that health interventions and policies are informed by evidence and tailored to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Prof. Sodiomon B. Sirima GRAS-Sabou HDSS, Burkina Faso

Prof. Halidou Tinto Nanoro HDSS, Burkina Faso

Dr. Tesfahun Melese Yilma Dabat HDSS, Ethiopia

Dr. Frank Atuguba Dodowa HDSS, Ghana

Dr. Kwaku Poku Asante Kintampo HDSS, Ghana

Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo Agogo – IVI HDSS, Ghana

Prof. Tsiri Agbenyega Agogo – MRC HDSS, Ghana

Mr. Peter Sifuna Kombewa HDSS, Kenya

Dr. Bernhards Ogutu Nyando HDSS, Kenya

Dr. Mahamadou Ali Thera Bandiagara HDSS , Mali

Dr. Francisco Saúte Manhica HDSS, Mozambique

Mr. Peter Sifuna Kombewa HDSS, Kenya

Dr. Martin Meremikwu Cross River HDSS, Nigeria

Prof. Oumar Gaye Keur Soce /UCAD HDSS, Senegal

Dr. Honorati Masanja Ifakara HDSS, Tanzania

Dr. Dan Kajungu Iganga Mayuge HDSS,Uganda

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about our latest conferences, workshops, and seminars.

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Our Amazing Partners

Meet the organizations and institutions that collaborate with us. Their support and expertise are vital in driving our mission forward and achieving impactful results globally.