Mapping of ebola virus in Mali
Details of the organization
Name *
Akros
Country *
Zambia
Website (URL)
http://akros.com
Type *
Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Mapping of ebola virus in Mali
Description *
The mapping exercise in Bamako has been done with the use of OpenStreetMap (OSM), an open initiative to create and provide free geographic editable data of the world map. The team of GIS mappers have added great value by taking mapping methods developed in sub-saharan Africa for malaria prevention and applying these to map Ebola-epidemic areas. These maps are extremely beneficial to plan the logistics and implementation of crucial Ebola-related health services. Data has been provided on features such as highways, pedestrian paths, buildings, and water bodies. This information is critical in the fight against Ebola in the area as it enables timely allocation of resources such as drugs and will enable health experts to easily reach victims.
Project website
http://akros.com/health-data-systems/akros-assists-mapping-of-ebola-virus-in-mali/
Geographical coverage *
Local implementation: Mali, Bamako
Status *
Fully implemented and active
from 02/01/2015
eHealth information
Target beneficiary groups *
Adult
Target user groups *
Community health worker
Nurse and midwife
Physician
Health topics addressed *
ebola, infectious diseases
Diseases addressed *
Ebola
eHealth applications *
Access to information and services
Data collection
Disease surveillance
Geographic information system
ICT infrastructure *
Satellite
Wired network
Wireless network
Equipment and devices *
Computers / Servers / Tablets
Other technologies
GIS Maps
Standards
None
Programme evaluation *
This project is evaluated?
No