A review of GIS applications in public health surveillance

Preye Winston Biu; Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike; Olawe Alaba Tula; Chinedu Alex Ezeigweneme; Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba

doi:10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2684

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A review of GIS applications in public health surveillance

Preye Winston Biu ¹, Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike ², Olawe Alaba Tula ³, Chinedu Alex Ezeigweneme ⁴and Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba ^{5, *}

¹INEC Nigeria.

²High Auto Maintenance Services, Port Harcourt.

³NLNG - Bonny Island Rivers State, Nigeria.

⁴MTN Nigeria.

⁵University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 030-039

Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2684

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2684

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Received on 22 November 2023; revised on 28 December 2023; accepted on 30 December 2023

Abstract

This paper comprehensively reviews Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in public health surveillance. Tracing the historical evolution of GIS in public health, the literature review highlights key concepts, definitions, and frameworks. The role of GIS in disease surveillance is explored, encompassing tracking infectious diseases, monitoring environmental health, emergency response, and surveillance of non-communicable diseases. While GIS proves indispensable in providing a spatial lens for understanding health-related phenomena, challenges such as data quality, privacy concerns, and resource constraints must be addressed. Future directions and innovations, including integrating emerging technologies and improved spatial resolution, promise to propel GIS into a pivotal role in shaping the future of public health surveillance.

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Geographic Information Systems; Public Health Surveillance; Disease Tracking; Spatial Analysis; Emerging Technologies; Health Data Integration

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Preye Winston Biu, Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike, Olawe Alaba Tula, Chinedu Alex Ezeigweneme and Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba. A review of GIS applications in public health surveillance. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(1), 030-039 . Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2684

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Preye Winston Biu 1, Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike 2, Olawe Alaba Tula 3, Chinedu Alex Ezeigweneme 4 and Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba 5, *

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Preye Winston Biu ¹, Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike ², Olawe Alaba Tula ³, Chinedu Alex Ezeigweneme ⁴and Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba ^{5, *}