Objectives: Assess the regulation and reporting capacity of surveillance and response systems of FBDs and FBDOs in Riyadh city.
Methodology: Cross sectional study was conducted at ministerial, regional, and service levels in Riyadh city.
Results: Regarding central level; 100% admitted that, there is mandatory surveillance and response systems for FBDOs with a national manual for FBDOs but no priority list. 100% monthly reports received last year. Regarding regional level; 50% and 75% admitted the presence of a manual for surveillance and response systems of FBDs, and FBDOs respectively. 50% admitted forms availability and 100% of reporting. Regarding service level; there are nomanuals for surveillance and response systems of FBDs or FBDOs. 52% admitted a shortage of forms. Only 44% admitted that they should report both single FBDs and FBDOs. Only 58% know deadline to report FBDOs.
Conclusion: Two independent surveillance and response systems of FBDs and FBDOs. Functions are not fulfilled. The reporting is impaired in the service level. There are major gaps in the surveillance and response systems of FBDs and FBDOs in Riyadh city
