TB Case Tracer Management System

A modern, offline-first digital solution to transform tuberculosis contact tracing and patient management in Somalia.

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The Challenge

Paper-Based TB Tracing in Somalia

  • Data loss due to damaged or lost notebooks
  • Reporting delays of days or weeks
  • No real-time visibility of outbreaks
  • High risk of treatment default and drug resistance
  • No geolocation for hotspot identification
Paper-based TB system

Our Digital Solution

Offline-First Design

Tracers work without internet. Data syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

Geolocation Mapping

GPS-enabled contact tracing to identify TB hotspots and allocate resources efficiently.

Automated Alerts

Real-time reminders for missed doses and follow-ups to improve treatment adherence.

Secure Patient Database

Role-based access to detailed case and contact records with encryption and privacy.

Real-Time Dashboards

Live monitoring of key indicators: cases, contacts screened, adherence rates, and more.

Mobile Web App

No app store needed. Access directly via smartphone browser—low data, fast loading.

System Architecture

Field Tracer (Offline)

Firebase (Sync when online)

Program Manager Dashboard

Built with React.js (PWA) + Firebase (Firestore + Auth) — optimized for Somalia’s mobile-first reality.

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Login

TB Case Tracer

Sign In

Register New Case

New TB Case

Ahmed Hassan

Wadajir, Mogadishu

05 Dec 2025

Contact Tracing

Contact List

Fatima A.

Daughter | Screened ✅

Ali M.

Brother | Pending ⏳

New Contact

+ Add Contact

How It Works

1

TB Diagnosis

Clinician registers index case via web app or paper (digitized later).

2

Assign Tracer

System auto-assigns a community health worker to the case.

3

Field Visit (Offline)

Tracer visits household using mobile app—records contacts, symptoms, GPS location.

4

Auto-Sync & Alerts

When online, data syncs to cloud. Missed doses trigger SMS/app alerts.

5

Dashboard Insights

Program managers view real-time maps, adherence stats, and cluster alerts.

Designed for Somalia

📍 Banaadir Focus

Piloted in Mogadishu—Somalia’s highest TB burden zone with >70% smartphone penetration.

🛡️ Privacy First

Encrypted data, consent-based GPS, and role-based access ensure patient confidentiality.

🚀 Scalable Platform

Built to expand to other regions after successful pilot—zero infrastructure cost.