EMPOWERING THE HEALTH SECTOR WITH STATISTICAL

AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  Introduction
 How is the use of SIS and GIS important in
relation to current trends of the Corona Virus?
 Issues faced and Possible opportunities.
 Resolving issues and effectively using business
intelligence and statistics
 Research and discussion
 Steps taken to provide effective responses
 Statistical and geospatial tools, techniques and
methodologies
OUTLINE  Conclusion
 References
 THE UNITED NATIONS SAY THAT

“ G E O G R A P H Y, A N D G E O S P A T I A L I N F O R M AT I O N , P L A Y S A K E Y R O L E
A S C A N B E AT T E S T E D B Y T H E M A N Y E X P E R T S ’ B O D I E S W H I C H D E A L T ,
O R S T I L L D I S C U S S , I T S R O L E AT G L O B A L , R E G I O N A L O R N AT I O N A L
L E V E L S F O R T H E B E N E F I T O F S O C I E TA L , E C O N O M I C A N D
E N V I R O N M E N T A L A D VA N C E M E N T S , A S C A P T U R E D I N T H E
S U S TA I N A B L E D E V E L O P M E N T G O A L S ”
INTRODUCTION
 Sri Lanka has seen advancement
in using Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) and
related advances.
 Government and the Private
sector has the capacity to control
the current COVID-19 pandemic
 Nations worldwide are already
using GIS and Statistical
Information Systems to fight the
pandemic
HOW IS THE USE OF SIS AND GIS IMPORTANT IN RELATION TO CURRENT TRENDS OF
THE CORONA VIRUS?
THE DESINVENTAR SYSTEM

DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
IN SRI LANKA
ISSUES FACED AND POSSIBLE
OPPORTUNITIES.

1. Utilization of geospatial information is progressively

capable

2. Current requirements are high, and many difficulties

faced when implementing SIS and GIS technology

3. Advancements are limited cost needed to get hold of

and implement said technologies

4. SIS and GIS education lenient towards software

engineering sector
 Implement and endorse higher education opportunities to cater
to the growing needs of Statistical and Geographical
Information System data collection sector and make way for
innovations in the said fields of study

Moving state institutions to adopt modern Statistical and

Geographical Information System technologies

RESOLVING Create necessary infrastructure to bring modern technologies in

Statistical and Geographical Information at a lower cost and
ISSUES increase availability of these technologies for state and private
sectors
International organizations and states collect Geospatial and
Statistical data to head its research and development. United
Nations quick response and guideline creation to COVID-19 is
a prime example.

The CDC uses geospatial results to guide program and policy

decisions in relation to Chronic Disease research and practice

The CDC was able to effectively utilize geospatial and

statistical data to Contact trace, spread forecast and implement
RESEARCH AND
surveillance and data sharing. DISCUSSION
 EFFECTIVE RESPONSES THROUGH STATISTICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
SYSTEMS

• Statistical data collection

gives better insights
• Proper evaluation through
visual data
• Publicly available
information sources for
community contribution
• Most effective methods
and approaches to Track,
quarantine and treat
patients identified
efficiently
• Ensure the safety of public
as well as healthcare
workers
SYSTEMS SET UP BY THE UN FOR GLOBAL WELLBEING AND HUMANITARIAN
EFFORTS USING GIS AND SIS
TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES

 Web-maps and crowd mapping

 Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS
 Mobility data collection and analysis
 Digital contact tracing
 Geographic data in COVID-19
modelling
 Investigating geographic social
vulnerabilities and health disparities
 Disease and facilities status
communciation
CONCLUSION

 Many benefits to be gained through

proper implementation
 Higher efficiency of the healthcare sector
 Resource allocation can be made
efficient reducing wastage
 Analyzing patterns and treatment made
easier
 Better preparation to face future
challenges
 More job opportunities created
RECOMMENDATIONS

 Robust and modern higher education system to be

structured in relation to GIS and SIS mentoring
 Give necessary subsidies and promote the use of
modern GIS and SIS system in state and private
sectors
 Pioneer state ministries to modernize and adopt new
GIS and SIS technology
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