Real-Time Surveillance of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Among Visitants During the Arbaenia Pilgrimage in 2023 in the Babylon Province of Iraq

Abstract

Background: Millionth clusters provide dynamic settings that profoundly affect pathogen activity and human reactions, making communicable and non-communicable disorders complicated biological processes. Pathogens recognize that elevated population density facilitates rapid mutations and dissemination.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to identify potential vulnerabilities and tailor healthcare services, to evaluate healthcare service distribution, to analyze emergency response effectiveness, to Identify Strengths and Challenges, province during mass gatherings in Babil, Iraq, 2023.

Methodology: This cross-sectional design, from August 31, 2023, to September 6, 2023. Data was collected from a mobile clinic (medical stations) located in Babylon Province, Iraq by 15 trained data collectors across five sectors in the province, including (46 governmental and 4 non-governmental) mobile clinics. Using Kobo toolbox, which included questions/tables. The obtained data was statistically analyzed.

Results: The study included 7991 visitors. The mean age of the visitant was 30.5 ± 9.84. Among age groups, the highest percentage was for the 26 to 35 age group, which represents 25.3% of the total visitors. The ratio of male to female was 1:1. Iran nation about 90%, of the study sample from the total visitant out of Iraq. The majority of data entered (we distributed the mawkibs on the province sectors) from the Al-Hilla First sector was (35%), while the Al-Musayyib sector was 28% the lowest data entered was the Kutha sector. Supportive elements about (10%) such as bandages, sugar test strips, massage elements, personal protective element. There 14% of visitors were referred to emergency hospitals in Babylon during mass gatherings, 100% of emergency cases healed. Establish 24-hour open mobile clinics to serve visitors, especially active surveillance/real-time surveillance like food poisoning. The number of active surveillance staff and clinics was 25% distributed throughout the province's healthcare sectors, and only (15%) of the mobile clinics had physicians.

Conclusion: Babylon Province demonstrated a good health surveillance system during the Arbaenia pilgrimage and demonstrated a robust framework for managing large-scale public health events. While the system has proven effective in many areas, addressing identified challenges through strategic improvements can further enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.

Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, July 2024;11(2):109-114