Web and Mobile Phone Based Rabies Surveillance System for Humans and Animals in Kilosa District, Tanzania

Maulilio J. Kipanyula, Anna M. Geofrey, Kadeghe G. Fue, Malongo R.S. Mlozi, Siza D. Tumbo, Ruth Haug and Camilius A. Sanga
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Maulilio J. Kipanyula: Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania
Anna M. Geofrey: Centre for ICT, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania
Kadeghe G. Fue: Centre for ICT, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania
Malongo R.S. Mlozi: Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania
Siza D. Tumbo: Department of Land Planning and Agricultural Engineering, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania
Ruth Haug: Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway
Camilius A. Sanga: Department of Informatics, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania

International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), 2016, vol. 8, issue 2, 47-59

Abstract: Rabies has continued to claim human life despite different efforts to controls its transmission cycles between humans and domestic dogs. New developments in ICT have provided an opportunity for increased possibilities for community involvement in rabies surveillance. The main objective of this study was to investigate on approaches and practices to improve the communication of rabies surveillance information at different levels. Specifically, a study was carried to establish the significance of applying human sensor web system. Human sensor web has a potential of strengthening rabies surveillance system and serves as applied research tools for investigating strategic spatially targeted control activities, identifying areas most at risk and early detection of rabies incursions. Web and mobile based rabies surveillance system was developed and piloted as a support tool for the detection, surveillance and control of rabies. Wide application of the developed system will pave way for effective and efficient country-wide sharing of rabies surveillance information.

Date: 2016
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