In collaboration with Mozambique’s ministry of health (MoH), Expanded Programme on Immunization, and National Agency for Spatial Development, GRID3 and ICAP convened a map template transfer workshop in Maputo between 18 and 20 April 2023. Der Beitrag Map-making resources from joint workshop to support health service delivery in Mozambique erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
In Nigeria, the need to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in areas with low vaccine uptake was a key priority for the country’s government. Learn how GRID3 geospatial data supported these vaccination efforts. Der Beitrag CDC Nigeria and GRID3 collaborate to improve vaccination coverage erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation and its Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) embarked on a campaign with Clinton Health Access Initiative, Gavi, GRID3, and WHO to administer HPV vaccines to ten-year-old girls throughout the country. Der Beitrag Sierra Leone tackles HPV in its latest nationwide vaccination campaign erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Geospatial analyses and GIS-based microplanning maps to aid the deployment of vaccination resources in Mozambique. Der Beitrag Supporting vaccination microplanning in Mozambique erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Burkina Faso's government has been working with GRID3 to understand how geospatial data can inform COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. Der Beitrag Geospatial data to improve COVID-19 vaccination planning in Burkina Faso erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Over 65 percent of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) live more than 5 kilometres from a health facility, compromising their ability to access timely healthcare. DRC’s National Program for the Elimination of Cholera and the Control of Other Diarrheal Diseases partnered with GRID3 and the Clinton Health Access Initiative to use GRID3 geospatial data to gain a better understanding of access to healthcare within communities. Der Beitrag DRC strategy uses geospatial data to im...| GRID3
To support the National Malaria Elimination Programme with digital microplanning for an upcoming malaria bednet distribution campaign in Kano state, Nigeria, GRID3 produced 484 microplanning maps. Der Beitrag Campaign aimed at controlling malaria in Kano State, Nigeria, gets a boost with GRID3 maps erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
The GRID3 Mapping for Health project has reached a major milestone in its 19-month effort to support vaccination interventions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Der Beitrag A milestone in DRC’s campaign to make vaccination planning more effective and equitable erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Sierra Leone’s Directorate of Policy Planning and Information, under the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, is working with GRID3 to map settlements where newly trained community health workers will be stationed. The deployment of these workers is part of Sierra Leone’s extended community health policy programme which aims to deliver preventive, promotive, and basic curative services. Der Beitrag GRID3 data to support implementation of Sierra Leone’s Community Health Worker Policy ersch...| GRID3
GRID3 has begun supporting the WHO with the coordination and implementation of the Geolocated Health Facilities Data (GHFD) initiative in the Africa Region. Currently, the GFHD is supporting the production of needs assessments and work plans relating to countries’ health facility master lists. Der Beitrag The drive to promote better health facility data in sub-Saharan Africa erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Dans le cadre du projet GRID3 Cartographie pour la santé, cinq nouveaux jeux de données GRID3 (localités, limites des aires et des zones de santé, établissements de santé, écoles et centres religieux) ont été publiés pour les provinces du Haut-Katanga, Kinshasa, Kasaï, Kasaï-Oriental, Kinshasa et Lomami en République démocratique du Congo (RDC). Der Beitrag Nouveaux jeux de données et cartes de base pour renforcer la prestation des services de santé dans cinq provinces de la R...| GRID3
The Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI), under Zambia’s Ministry of Health, and GRID3 have been organising and facilitating district-level microplanning workshops. The first round of workshops were held in all of Zambia’s 10 provinces and over 2,700 health officials were trained on how to incorporate GRID3 maps into their COVID-19 vaccination microplans. Der Beitrag Maps play an important role in Zambia’s COVID-19 vaccination planning erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
GRID3 has considerable experience with harnessing innovative geospatial solutions to reduce malaria’s effect on the region, and has recently extended its support to two campaigns in Nigeria and the DRC. Der Beitrag Harnessing geospatial data to reduce malaria’s burden in Nigeria and the DRC erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Demand for accurate spatial data across sub-Saharan Africa is rising as governments formulate vaccination campaigns. In recent months, Zambia and Nigeria have requested support from GRID3 in creating and rolling out maps and spatial data technologies to aid these interventions. Der Beitrag Spatial data at the forefront of vaccination strategies in Zambia and Nigeria erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
For microplanning ahead of the 2021 indoor residual spraying campaign led by Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Programme, GRID3 and Akros developed improved maps featuring field-mapped health facility catchment boundaries and updated residential structure counts using GRID3 settlement extents. Der Beitrag Data-driven interventions bring Zambia closer to controlling malaria erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
As part of a broader push to strengthen the capacity of health actors to use geo-referenced data to improve immunisation outcomes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, GRID3 carried out extensive stakeholder engagement and field exercises aimed at evaluating the impact of the pilot phase of its geo-referenced microplanning work over the course of the last three months. Der Beitrag Improving geo-referenced microplanning for immunisation interventions in the DRC erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
In recent months, a consortium of governmental and international bodies initiated the latest round of the multi-sector Food Security and Nutrition Monitoring System (FSNMS+) survey in South Sudan. The survey uses GRID3 population estimates to calculate population per enumeration area. Der Beitrag GRID3 data improve accuracy of vulnerability survey in South Sudan erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
What are the most effective ways to map health facilities? Or the benefits of classifying settlements? How do government officials cooperatively produce accurate subnational boundaries? To answer these and many other pressing data for development questions, GRID3 is producing a series of resources that provide a wealth of insights into some of its core geospatial data solutions. Der Beitrag GRID3 white papers: a series of in-depth resources on the production and use of key geospatial datasets...| GRID3
Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency has partnered with GRID3 to improve microplanning for its Non-Polio Supplementary Immunisation Activities campaign. The agency is using 9,308 ward-level maps produced by GRID3 to prepare microplans ahead of the next campaign, set to start in November 2021. Der Beitrag GRID3 microplanning maps to support non-polio immunisation activities in Nigeria erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
In June 2021, the government of Sierra Leone released its new School Infrastructure and Catchment Area Planning policy. Laying the foundation for increased access to safe, quality education, the document draws extensively upon insights from the GRID3 Education Coverage in Sierra Leone report. The policy was also informed by additional school catchment mapping conducted by GRID3 in collaboration with Fab Inc. Der Beitrag Sierra Leone government uses GRID3 insights for new school infrastructure...| GRID3
GRID3 created 133 maps showcasing how far people live from health facilities and the size of those populations for all districts (called woredas) in the Somali and Afar regions. Amref Health Africa will be using the maps to identify where mobile health/outreach services are most needed. Der Beitrag GRID3 maps to improve mobile health service delivery in the Somali and Afar regions of Ethiopia erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
In collaboration with MBSSE, the GRID3 team at Flowminder carried out an analysis using GIS and its optimisation algorithm to improve radio coverage and enhance education access during disease outbreaks. Der Beitrag Using data analytics to improve radio coverage and enhance education access during disease outbreaks in Sierra Leone erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
When it comes to geospatial data, accessibility is just as crucial as quality. While it is important to produce comprehensive spatial information that can be used to guide sustainable planning and decision making, equal attention must be paid to ensuring that such data is easily accessible for GIS practitioners, humanitarians, researchers, and governments. With this in mind, GRID3 has launched its Data Hub. Der Beitrag New GRID3 Data Hub: 250+ datasets now openly available erschien zuerst a...| GRID3
As DRC has one of the highest rates of maternal, child, and infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, one aspect of the GRID3 M4H project focuses on the integration of gender and social inclusion (GESI) into vaccination programmes. This work achieved a milestone in May with the organisation of a roundtable focused on the intersection of gender and vaccination. Der Beitrag Adopting gender-based solutions to increase vaccination coverage: spotlight on GRID3 Mapping for Health multi-sectoral round...| GRID3
On 22 November 2020, Tropical Cyclone Gati made landfall on the Puntland State of Somalia’s coast. Drawing on new skills and techniques acquired during a series of GRID3 capacity strengthening sessions, the Puntland Statistics Department used geospatial data to effectively coordinate the state’s disaster response. Der Beitrag Puntland Statistics Department, Somalia, leads the way in using geospatial data for crisis response and recovery erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
To plan and implement efficient COVID-19 immunisation campaigns, Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) joined forces with GRID3 Nigeria to support COVID-19 vaccine delivery and access strategies across the country. Der Beitrag GRID3 data as a building block for COVAX interventions: spotlight on Nigeria microplanning erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Using risk data provided by GRID3 in collaboration with Fraym, DMI was able to refine a Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategy which included running a radio campaigns for specific districts with the aim of addressing barriers to the uptake of contraceptives, such as misconceptions about their safety, low support from men, and stigmatisation of young people accessing contraceptives. Der Beitrag Radio campaigns use geospatial data to reduce barriers to contraceptive use in Z...| GRID3
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Sierra Leone and GRID3 jointly released a School Coverage Analysis in Sierra Leone report which identifies where children are located relative to schools based on national targets. Der Beitrag A new report provides insight for improving access to education for all children in Sierra Leone erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
The Government of Nigeria collaborated with researchers from the United Kingdom’s University College London (UCL) to study, using GRID3 Nigeria's gridded population estimates, the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus causing the COVID-19 disease -- across Nigeria. Der Beitrag Tackling COVID-19 in Nigeria: using population data to model virus spread post-lockdown erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Accurate and accessible geospatial data plays a pivotal role in district planning for Zimba District, Zambia, where planners are trying to facilitate development. Through an interview with Josephine Chiila, District Planning Officer in Zimba, we learn how GRID3 population, settlement and infrastructure data are being used to identify service provision gaps and inform future development decisions. Der Beitrag Zimba Town Council plans ahead to ensure no one is left behind erschien zuerst auf GR...| GRID3
Under the leadership of the Government of Namibia, GRID3 has launched another COVID-19 data hub in sub-Saharan Africa, expanding the access to much needed reliable and timely geospatial data to fight and prevent the global pandemic on the continent. Der Beitrag Data is high priority for fighting COVID-19 in Namibia erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Despite falling COVID-19 cases around the world, countries still need accurate information on people and resources to continue slowing the spread of the virus. In Zambia, the International Organization for Migration is using GRID3 data to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the country’s migrant population. Der Beitrag Geospatial data informs COVID-19 preparedness plans for migrant population in Zambia erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
Nigeria celebrates being wild polio free following an official declaration by the African Regional Certification Commission (ARCC), an independent advisory body of the World Health Organisation, for the eradication of poliomyelitis (WPV). This step marks a landmark victory for a country that had been battling the virus for decades. Der Beitrag Outside the box: how Nigeria won the fight against polio erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
GRID3 Zambia partnered with Akros, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), PATH and President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) to create maps as a low-cost solution that can contribute significantly to controlling malaria in the country. The maps display GRID3 population estimates, settlement extents with estimated residential structure counts, schools, health facilities and village names. These datasets were developed with multiple Zambian government agencies. Der Beitrag Zambian governme...| GRID3
Sierra Leone’s government is reacting fast and in innovative ways to ensure the safety of its citizens. Together with Esri, Fraym, GPSDD, Maxar and UNECA, the government produced crucial geospatial datasets, analyses, and tools to support the COVID-19 response in Sierra Leone. Der Beitrag Sierra Leone is fighting smart against COVID-19 erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
The new GRID3 interactive data visualisation hubs provide a vital, centralised source of high quality geospatial data. They enhance coordination on data production, and encourage closer coordination among the various government bodies that are working on COVID-19 prevention and response. Der Beitrag GRID3 interactive data visualisation: mapping a path for COVID-19 response erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
The quick and effective reaction of the Government of Nigeria is underpinned by a National COVID-19 Multi-Sectoral Pandemic Response Plan. GRID3 Nigeria has been working closely with the Presidential Task Force to swiftly support the government’s efforts and integrate geospatial data solutions into their plans. Der Beitrag Taking on COVID-19 with data: Nigeria’s government collaborates with GRID3 on response and prevention erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
On 16 April 2020, an earthquake with a 4.5 magnitude and depth of 10km struck the Luapula Province in Zambia. The GRID3 Zambia team produced high resolution maps, showcasing the number of people potentially at risk based on their location in relation to the epicentre of the earthquake. Der Beitrag GRID3 produces maps for Zambia’s Luapula province erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
As the outbreak of the new coronavirus begins to extend into sub-Saharan Africa, GRID3 is marshalling its data resources and capacities to help partner governments plan rapid, effective responses. Der Beitrag African governments utilise GRID3 data in response to COVID-19 erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
GRID3 and the team working on the Mapping for Health project hosted a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with health sector stakeholders from the entire Kwilu Province. The aim of the workshop was to make progress toward incorporating geospatial data into immunisation microplanning in DRC. Der Beitrag DRC workshop shows applications for health erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
GRID3 produced 121 maps of health zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support a six-month rapid-response measles vaccination campaign. Der Beitrag DRC’s Ministry of Health works with GRID3 to fight measles epidemic erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
In December 2019, GRID3 together with in-country partners in DRC, carried out a series of field tests in a range of urban and rural contexts to assess the suitability of a semi-automated approach to create pre-Enumeration Area boundaries. Der Beitrag GRID3 tests semi-automatic mapping of pre-Enumeration Areas to support census cartography in the Democratic Republic of the Congo erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
To support Nigeria’s Universal Basic Educational Commission (UBEC) in improving access to education, GRID3 Nigeria used geospatial data to analyse the location of current schools to Nigeria's school-age population and recommend new school locations. Der Beitrag Understanding access to education in Nigeria erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
To understand measles vaccination coverage, the GRID3 Nigeria team, following a request from the PCCS working group, analysed data produced from the PCCS survey in February 2019. The team also compared results from their analyses to previous PCCS coverage estimates using the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and the 2016-17 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey / National Immunisation Coverage Survey. Der Beitrag Geospatial analysis of measles immunisation coverage in Nigeria erschien zu...| GRID3
In an effort to understand the true extent of vaccine-preventable deaths, the GRID3 Mapping for Health team in close coordination with DRC’s Ministry of Health utilised a participatory mapping approach to map settlements, health facilities and delineate health area boundaries. This information is crucial to developing vaccination strategies and assembling the appropriate resources required for targeted interventions. Der Beitrag Geospatial data informs routine vaccination strategies in the ...| GRID3
To inform the Nigerian National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anesthesia and Nursing Plan developed by the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria, GRID3 mapped health facilities in Nigeria as well as visualised the surgical workforce in relation to population at the subnational level. Der Beitrag Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health uses geospatial data to inform National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia & Nursing Plan erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
The Nigerian Universal Basic Educational Commission (UBEC) and GRID3 Nigeria are working together to apply new geospatial data to achieve the desired impact of education for all Nigerians and reduce the rate of out-of-school children in the country. Der Beitrag How geospatial data can help solve Nigeria’s educational challenges erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3
GRID3 Nigeria was invited to the Nigeria Governors Forum in December 2019 to garner support from state governments on using spatial data solutions to inform planning and implementation of development and policy interventions across the states. Der Beitrag Nigeria Governors’ Forum invites GRID3 to encourage subnational implementation of geospatial data solutions erschien zuerst auf GRID3.| GRID3