Dengue distribution analysis and alerting systems

Abstract

Dengue Distribution Analysis and Alerting System was the title ofthe project chosen to develop for in my partial fulfillment ofthe requirement ofthe degree ofM.Sc. in Information Technology ofthe University ofMoratuwa. Currently in Sri Lanka dengue is the most common mosquito-borne viral disease. As historical data proved, several thousands of cases are estimated to occur in each year. But in Sri Lanka there’s no proper mechanism to identify the disease distribution trends or early warning. One of the key aims ofthe “Dengue Distribution Analysis & Alerting System” is developing a solution to analyze the tendencies, and make the people aware and alert the right people at the right time. This system provides the capability of collection, management and analysis of the dengue distribution data in a consistent way. Input data process and outcomes display in intuitive formats (e.g. Maps, Graphs, and Charts) to support the implementation of locally appropriate vector/dengue control programmed strategy and evidence-based decision making mechanism. It’s identified that the awareness is one of the crucial factor for the success of the dengue prevention and controlling programs. The system analyze the distribution trends and automatically sends alerts to the relevant authorities (Public Health Inspector) to launch or The system is speed-up the vector/dengue control/prevention programs in impacted areas, capable to monitor and track the effective outcome ofthe controlling/prevention programs. Ifthe trend continues in the negatively or not controlled manner systematic escalation will be triggered and alerts to the next level ofthe authorities (District Medical Officer). For general public, system offers its public view via the World Wide Web as an informative web site. Public side ofthe system is real time gets update with the latest status, so that general public and get the latest information to identify the At-Risk areas, in term of dengue. In that way general public can be aware on the status ofthe areas, that they or their loved ones lives or schooling.