A high-resolution geospatial surveillance-response system for malaria elimination in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

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Authors

Gerard C. Kelly · University of Queensland

Erick Hale

Wesley Donald · Vanuatu Cultural Centre

Willie Batarii

Hugo Bugoro

Johnny Nausien · Vanuatu Cultural Centre

John Smale · Griffith University

Kevin Palmer · University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Abstract

Geospatial systems developed to guide Pacific Island malaria elimination demonstrate the application of a high resolution SDSS-based approach to support key elements of surveillance-response including understanding epidemiological variation within target areas, implementing appropriate foci-specific targeted response, and consideration of logistical constraints and costs.

Topics & Keywords

Malaria Research and Control Mosquito-borne diseases and control Global Maternal and Child Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Malaria Journal

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 108-108

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-108

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