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Using Geographic Information Systems to Meet Global Health Challenges

“This document presents specific examples of how GIS has served programs associated with key global health and development priorities. It is intended for program managers, technical specialists, and decision makers.”

Master facility list resource package: Guidance for countries wanting to strengthen their MFL

This package describes the elements needed to have a functional MFL, including a governance structure, a comprehensive and up-to-date facility list, and a software platform.

DHIS2 as a common geo-registry

The University of Oslo and the Health GeoLab Collaborative, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, arranged a 3-day workshop to look at how geography (location, extent, hierarchies and relationships) and time (changes over time in administrative divisions, services, operating status and ownerships of facilities) are currently integrated into DHIS2, including its data model. The aim was to identify gaps and technical requirements for the further enhancement of DHIS2 as a platform to serve as a common geo-registry that includes different master lists starting with the Master Facility List (MFL). The above link is a guidance document developed as part of this effort.

Using Geospatial Analysis to Inform Decision Making in Targeting Health Facility-Based Programs: A Guidance Document

“Geospatial analysis and geographic information system (GIS) software are useful tools for decision-making. This is because, to maximize health service coverage and access, it is important to assess whether the locations of health facilities are appropriately distributed throughout populated areas. This guide describes the questions that need to be answered and the data required to make a decision about resource allocation, using GIS tools.The guide also presents an illustrative scenario in which geospatial techniques were used to target investments in improving antenatal care coverage in Namibia.”

Overview of Issues Concerning Confidentiality and Spatial Data

“The document provides an overview of the terms that are important to the discussion, and then presents some examples of spatial risks to confidentiality. An overview of approaches that have been proposed for preserving confidentiality is then presented.”

Cartographic Guidelines for Public Health

“These Cartographic Guidelines for Public Health outline thematic map design concepts, provide illustrated examples, offer links to definitions and relevant sites, and recommend further readings. The goal is to promote the production of high-quality, consistent map products to promote the mission of public health.”