Case Definitions Now Available in Open Syndrome Format #

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in public health surveillance: the first case definitions are now available in the Open Syndrome format. This development marks a crucial step forward in standardizing disease surveillance across Europe and beyond.

How to cite #

Technical Details #

The case definitions have been converted into JSON format following the Open Syndrome specification (version 1.0). Each definition includes:

Standardized clinical criteria
Clear logical operators for combining symptoms and signs
Version control for tracking updates
Multilingual support
Machine-readable thresholds and measurements

Getting Started #

Healthcare organizations and developers can access these definitions through our public repository. The definitions are available in multiple formats, including JSON and CSV, making them accessible for various implementation needs.

What’s Next #

This release is just the beginning. We are working on:

Additional case definitions from other major health organizations
Tools for converting existing definitions to Open Syndrome format
APIs for real-time access to updated definitions
Validation tools for checking implementation compliance

Join the Community #

We invite public health professionals, developers, and researchers to contribute to this initiative. Visit our GitHub repository to learn more about implementation, suggest improvements, or report issues.

Together, we’re building a more standardized and efficient global disease surveillance system.

Released on October 25, 2024