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The Ebola Tracker app provides real-time mapping for the 2014 Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa. This tool allows users to monitor the epidemic

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  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Informatics

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  • The 2014 Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa presented significant public health challenges.
  • Effective monitoring and tracking of infectious disease outbreaks are crucial for response efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the functionality of the Ebola Tracker application.
  • To highlight the app's capability in providing up-to-date mapping of the Ebola outbreak.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a dedicated mobile application, Ebola Tracker.
  • Utilizing mapping technology to visualize outbreak data in near real-time.

Main Results:

  • The Ebola Tracker app offers a continuously updated map of the 2014 Ebola virus disease outbreak.
  • The application functions similarly to weather or hurricane tracking tools, providing accessible spatial-temporal data.

Conclusions:

  • The Ebola Tracker app serves as a novel tool for monitoring infectious disease outbreaks.
  • Real-time mapping applications can enhance situational awareness during public health emergencies.