Satellites and GIS help developing countries target deadly parasites

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Each year, hundreds of millions of people in developing countries are affected by parasitic diseases. One of the most common is malaria, which kills more than a million people annually, mostly children under five years of age. Scientists are using satellite data combined with local health information uploaded into geographical information systems (GIS) to help developing countries better manage limited resources and target interventions in the fight against malaria and other deadly parasitic diseases. .. Continue Reading Satellites and GIS help developing countries target deadly parasites

Section: Medical

Tags: Australian National University, Disease, Malaria, Maps, Satellite

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