Real-time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance (RODS)

Real-time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance (RODS) is a system that continuously monitors health data to detect and track disease outbreaks as they happen. By collecting information from hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other sources, RODS identifies unusual patterns or increases in illness quickly. This allows health officials to respond faster, contain diseases sooner, and prevent widespread infections. Essentially, RODS acts like an early warning system that provides timely, accurate information to protect public health effectively.