Abstract

LAGUARDIA, Josué et al. Information system for notifiable diseases (Sinan): challenges in developing a national health information system. Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde [online]. 2004, vol.13, n.3, pp.135-146. ISSN 1679-4974.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742004000300002.

In this article, the authors present a brief historical outline of the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (Sinan) describing the most relevant critical points in the formation of the system [Sinan-DOS (Disk Operating System)] as well as the more important contributions from technical meetings and fora. The authors also complete a critical review and identify technical reasons that support the development of the new Sinan using the Windows operating system.

Keywords : health information system; Sinan; epidemiological surveillance.

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