Evaluation of contact tracing activities during the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Guinea, 2015.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the study was to present the findings of an audit tool aimed at assessing contact tracing activities during an Ebola outbreak.

METHODS

The tool was based on Ebola guidelines and observations in the field. It was composed of 38 indicators covering contact tracing preparatives, resources, procedures and results.

RESULTS

All contact tracing teams were assessed in Boké and Conakry prefectures (24 supervisors, 22 community workers, 442 contacts) between 1 July and 10 August 2015. Contact lists had less than a 40% accomplishment rate. 7% of the contacts were not seen by community workers or supervisors. 'No touch policy' was fully respected.

CONCLUSION

Audit checklist helped to systematically identify critical issues related to contact tracing.