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Ussd extending the example to a Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) use case

Below is a **technical walkthrough** of the Africa’s Talking USSD flow, using your **Flask / Express examples**, and then **extending the example to a Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) use case**.

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Using ngrok with Africa’s Talking USSD (Technical Walkthrough)

Below is a **technical, step-by-step guide for using ngrok with Africa’s Talking USSD**, integrated with a **CBS (Community-Based Surveillance) example**.

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USSD CBS Walkthroughs and Assignments

This section combines **guided walkthroughs** and **hands-on assignments** to help learners progressively build a **USSD-based Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) system** using **Africa’s Talking**, **Flask or Express**, and **ngrok**.

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Introduction to Community-Based Surveillance (CBS)

Introduction to Community-Based Surveillance (CBS)

# Introduction to Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) What is Community-Based Surveillance? Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) is a public health approach that empowers community members to activel...

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CBS Reporting System - Coding Club Learning Guide
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CBS Reporting System - Coding Club Learning Guide

A comprehensive learning guide for the Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) reporting system. Learn how to contribute to this life-saving public health surveillance platform through hands-on activities, coding challenges, and real-world impact.

Tamashani1/16/2026
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Why Everyone Feels Burnt Out in 2026 (And No One Is Talking About It)
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Why Everyone Feels Burnt Out in 2026 (And No One Is Talking About It)

Burnout in 2026 isn’t about working long hours. It’s emotional, digital, and invisible. Here’s why almost everyone feels exhausted—and what’s really causing it.

Tamashani1/15/2026
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