Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making
Abstract The use of geographic information system (GIS) technologies to improve access to health is gaining momentum in Africa. This has become more pertinent with the increasing penetration of mobile-phone technology and internet use, and calls for innovative strategies to support implementation of...
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| author | Godwin Ubong Akpan Hani Farouk Mohammed Kebba Touray John Kipterer Isah Mohammed Bello Reuben Ngofa Andrew Stein Vince Seaman Pascal Mkanda Joseph Cabore |
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| description | Abstract The use of geographic information system (GIS) technologies to improve access to health is gaining momentum in Africa. This has become more pertinent with the increasing penetration of mobile-phone technology and internet use, and calls for innovative strategies to support implementation of the World Health Organization Sustainable Development Goals for universal health coverage on the continent. The huge potential benefits of GIS to advance health service delivery in Africa is, however, yet to be fully harnessed due to critical challenges such as proliferation of pilot projects, poor coordination, inadequate preparedness of the health workforce for GIS, lack of interoperability, and inadequate sustainable financing. To discuss these challenges and propose the way forward for rapid, cost-effective, and sustainable deployment of GIS, the African Regional GIS Summit was held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, on 7–10 October 2019 under the umbrella of the AFRO GIS Centre. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bb76d7bd350947ecb28550bd6bc7c9f52022-12-22T00:19:01ZengBMCBMC Proceedings1753-65612022-06-0116S112510.1186/s12919-022-00233-yConclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-makingGodwin Ubong Akpan0Hani Farouk Mohammed1Kebba Touray2John Kipterer3Isah Mohammed Bello4Reuben Ngofa5Andrew Stein6Vince Seaman7Pascal Mkanda8Joseph Cabore9World Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationBill & Melinda Gates FoundationWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaAbstract The use of geographic information system (GIS) technologies to improve access to health is gaining momentum in Africa. This has become more pertinent with the increasing penetration of mobile-phone technology and internet use, and calls for innovative strategies to support implementation of the World Health Organization Sustainable Development Goals for universal health coverage on the continent. The huge potential benefits of GIS to advance health service delivery in Africa is, however, yet to be fully harnessed due to critical challenges such as proliferation of pilot projects, poor coordination, inadequate preparedness of the health workforce for GIS, lack of interoperability, and inadequate sustainable financing. To discuss these challenges and propose the way forward for rapid, cost-effective, and sustainable deployment of GIS, the African Regional GIS Summit was held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, on 7–10 October 2019 under the umbrella of the AFRO GIS Centre.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12919-022-00233-yAfricaDecision-makingGeographic information systemsGISPolioPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Godwin Ubong Akpan Hani Farouk Mohammed Kebba Touray John Kipterer Isah Mohammed Bello Reuben Ngofa Andrew Stein Vince Seaman Pascal Mkanda Joseph Cabore Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making BMC Proceedings Africa Decision-making Geographic information systems GIS Polio Public health |
| title | Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making |
| title_full | Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making |
| title_fullStr | Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making |
| title_full_unstemmed | Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making |
| title_short | Conclusions of the African Regional GIS Summit (2019): using geographic information systems for public health decision-making |
| title_sort | conclusions of the african regional gis summit 2019 using geographic information systems for public health decision making |
| topic | Africa Decision-making Geographic information systems GIS Polio Public health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12919-022-00233-y |
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