Project Structure

At the State Level there is

1. The State Surveillance Committee headed by the Commissioner, Health & FW Dept. and
2. The State Surveillance Unit (SSU) consisting of the State Surveillance Officer (SSO) with supporting staff.

At the District Level there is

1. The District Surveillance Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner and
2. The District Surveillance Unit (DSU) consisting of District Surveillance Officer (DSO) with supporting staff.

Connectivity

All the Districts HQs.(except Baghmara)are connected to the State by Internet and there is also Video-Conference facility for connecting the Districts and the State with the Central Surveillance Unit, Delhi.

Reporting System

Reports are being collected from Sub-Centres and PHCs/CHCs in hard copy and sent to the District. The Districts sent reports to the State either by Fax or internet. The State sends report to the Central Surveillance Unit, Delhi, by internet. As of now the reports are being received and sent regularly on weekly basis and on daily basis when there is outbreak of any disease

Laboratory Network

Laboratory Network is being strengthened at the State level, all Districts and in selected CHCs in terms of infrastructure, materials/supply, equipments and manpower to enable to detect outbreak at the earliest for early response.

District Priority Lab has been set up at Civil Hospital,Tura to strengthen Laboratory Network.