BR- DISEASE SURVEILLANCE - VIGISUS

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The Disease Surveillance and Control Project (VIGISUS) seeks to improve and strengthen the national disease surveillance and control system to reduce mortality and morbidity resulting from communicable diseases. The project consists of three components. First, strengthening of National Surveillance System will finance: a) improvement of the data management telecommunications system; b) rehabilitation, extension, and equipment of the laboratory work; c) rehabilitation and expansion of cold storage facilities; d) rehabilitation and expansion of environmental surveillance facilities; e) training of municipal, state, and central FNS (National Health Foundation) staff; and f) studies and research in epidemiological surveillance. Second, strengthening of disease control in selected areas will support: 1) disease control in Amazon Region; and 2) indigenous health. A significant participation of nongovernmental organizations is expected. Third, project administration will finance the administrative and operating costs of the Project Coordinating Unit.