2018 – Health GeoLab Hub

SQUAD: A Tool for Spatial Quality and Anomalies Diagnosis – Documentation and Tutorial (QGIS version)

This package includes the documentation, sample data, and tutorial on how to use MEASURE Evaluation’s SQUAD tool using QGIS. Original URL SQUAD main page: https://www.measureevaluation.org/tools/geographic-information-systems/squad-tool.html

SQUAD: A Tool for Spatial Quality and Anomalies Diagnosis – Documentation and Tutorial (ArcGIS version)

This package includes the documentation, sample data, and tutorial on how to use MEASURE Evaluation’s SQUAD tool using ArcGIS. Original URL SQUAD main page: https://www.measureevaluation.org/tools/geographic-information-systems/squad-tool.html

Spatial Quality and Anomalies Diagnosis (SQUAD) Tool

This site provides information on the Spatial Quality and Anomalies Diagnosis (SQUAD) tool created by MEASURE Evaluation that can rapidly identify the presence of anomalies in spatial data which can then be investigated further to determine if there is a data quality issue.

Ethical Considerations When Using Geospatial Technologies for Evidence Generation

This document is an example of policies governing the use of geospatial technologies. It discusses the benefits of using geospatial technologies for evidence generation but it also lays out the different ethical consideration that should be taken into account when using these technologies.

The Use of Geospatial Data and Technologies in Support of Immunization Microplanning in Myanmar Implementation Report, 2017–2018

This report records UNICEF’s work supporting Myanmar in the use of geospatial data and technologies to improve planning and monitoring for the equitable provision of immunization services. Original URL.

Best Practices in Innovations in Microplanning for Polio Eradication

Document presenting the best practices particularly in using GIS to improve the quality of microplans aiming toward polio eradication. Original URL

ENSURE: Geolocating health facility attendees to map malaria in the Philippines and Indonesia

A case study on how the ENSURE project demonstrated the utility of tablet-based approaches to collect spatial information on patients attending and other easy access group surveys to provide a better understanding of the distribution of disease.

Introduction to Geospatial Data Management and Technologies for PHDs

These are the training materials used during the training workshop on the Introduction to Geospatial Data Management and Technologies for PHDs to strengthen the management and use of geospatial data and technologies within the Ministry of Health of Cambodia. It was held on 6-8 February 2018 in the Province of Kampong Cham, Cambodia and organized by the Department…

HIS geo-enabling – Geospatial data management guideline (MOHS, Myanmar)

This document has been developed to guide the Ministry of Health and Sports of Myanmar on the standards, practices and protocols to be implemented as part of the geospatial data management cycle and this to ensure for the availability, quality and accessibility of geospatial data for the health sector in the country.

Monitor Malaria Epidemics

In this lesson, you’ll assume the role of a member of the Ministry of Public Health for the Democratic Republic of the Congo assigned to monitor progress on eradicating malaria and reporting on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3. To gather intelligence on where prevention and aid are most needed, and to calculate…

Year: 2018