Mohammad Mehdi Gouya

Center for Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Surveillance for foodborne disease outbreaks in Iran, 2006-2011

Background: The outbreaks of foodborne diseases is a major health problem and occur daily in all countries, from the most to the least developed. This study is the first report of foodborne outbreaks in Iran that carried out from 2006 to 2011. Methods:  A retrospective, longitudinal study carried out using foodborne disease national surveillance system data from 2006-2011, which have been re...

[ 2 ] - Recommendations for Improving Communicable Diseases Surveillance System in Iran from the Viewpoint of Stakeholders: A Qualitative Study

Background and purpose: A timeliness warning of communicable diseases surveillance system (CDSS) in every country is vital for maintaining national, regional, and global health security. This study aimed at providing recommendations to improve the CDSS in Iran. Materials and methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 64 people working in CDSS and other associated organizations using semi...

[ 3 ] - A Review of Influenza Surveillance System in the Islamic Republic of Iran: History, Structures and Processes

Background and Objectives: Iran, like most other countries in the world, is always threatened with global epidemics and pandemics of influenza. The purpose of this study was to review the influenza surveillance system in Iran.   Methods: Data of this study were obtained from the surveillance system of the Center for Communicable Disease Control, the review of records, documents, books and pub...

[ 4 ] - Leishmaniasis Surveillance System in the Islamic Republic of Iran: History, Structures and Processes

Background and Objectives: Leishmaniasis control in each country, especially in countries where the disease is endemic, requires designing and implementing an organized national surveillance system. Iran has long been considered as an endemic country for leishmaniasis. The purpose of this study was to review the leishmaniasis surveillance system in Iran.   Methods: In this review study, the d...