Evaluation of the Italian sentinel surveillance system for acute viral hepatitis (SEIEVA)Silvia Longhi

A reliable surveillance system is the key to establishing connections between the epidemiological situation and the planning, monitoring and evaluation of public health interventions. Periodic evaluation of surveillance systems is essential to verify whether they are operating efficiently. In Italy, viral hepatitis is a statutorily notifiable disease and cases are reported to the notification system of the Ministry of Health. In addition, a voluntary sentinel surveillance system, named SEIEVA, coordinated by the National Institute of Health, has been active since …