The use of a GIS-based malaria information system for malaria research and control in South Africa
Martin, C.; Curtis, B.; Fraser, C.; Sharp, B.
Health and Place 8(4): 227-236
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1353-8292 PMID: 12399212 DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8292(02)00008-4Document Number: 249261
The paper aims to outline the innovative development and application of a Geographical Information System based Malaria Information System for malaria research and control in South Africa. This system is a product of collaboration between the Malaria Control Programmes and the Malaria Research Programme of the Medical Research Council of South Africa. The ability of such a system to process data timeously into a usable format is discussed, as well as its relevance to malaria research, appropriate malaria control measures, tourism, and social and economic development.