1. Use of GIS in Detection of Epidemics Prof Jitendra Shah GISE Lab,CSE Deptt, IIT Mumbai Rahul Gawai MSc, Pune University

2. Generated using CDC Epi Map 2000 for Windows, a public domain package that can be downloaded from: http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/EI2000.htm) A Classic Story: Dr. John Snow (1813-1858) The relevant 1854 London Streets Location of the Deaths from Cholera The position of 13 water pumps Systematic Application of Geographical Information Added Value: Cholera Control Population based orientation rather than patient based

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4. 4 Figure No.-10 Dengue Transmission by Month

5. 5 Figure No.-12 Direction of Spread

6. 6 Figure No.-13 Direction of Spread

7. 7 Figure No.-14 DF and Rainfall

8. How can we achieve this Every day, Pathology laboratories will enter information regarding patients using online form developed by us. (dengue, malaria) To be mandated by authorities. Every day, health workers can access area wise list of patients and visit their homes to collect additional details (symptoms, latitude/longitude using mobile) Facilitated by mobile with GPS. Every day, WebGIS based maps of various diseases will be updated online from data available at that time. Day to day deviation in progress of disease in location specific visual reports will help the community and health department to take preventive measures Alerts can be created for respective stake holders

9. Advantages Effort and time of health workers for visiting pathology laboratories will be saved. Same form can be used by all hospitals and doctors who are not currently reporting cases. One form can be used for all communicable diseases. Data entry / analysis at health department will be automated. Health workers can use their resources for preventive measures. The solution is quick, economical and easy to use for all stakeholders.

10. Technology can help reduction in human suffering…!! Thank You.