November 05, 2012 GIS Mapping & GPS Tracking for Polio in Nigeria A Geographic Information System (GIS) by Esri is being deployed in Nigeria to help health workers collect data and target specific areas for immunization efforts in the fight to eradicate polio. With support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and in partnership with the World Health Organization and the Nigerian government, the Esri team worked with local partners to create a system aimed at improving the effectiveness of polio eradication efforts. Want to learn more? Learn more about Esri and GIS Learn more about PHSS GIS mapping work Tags: health, polio, WHO, vaccines, Africa Discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus
November 05, 2012 Digital Mapping Technology Helps Polio Vaccinators Zero In I’m excited about the use of digital mapping technology to help polio vaccinators reach children in remote areas who haven’t yet been immunized.
