Satellites help predict malaria early

NASA has invented a predictive system where outbreaks of malaria outbreaks, based on satellites measure moisture in the air and soil. This system was first used in Peru.

Malaria is one of the biggest health threats in the tropics like Amazon and it is difficult to predict its spread. Almost everyone knows that mosquitoes often like places with warm air and on the surface of reservoirs, but how can you expand your awareness to predict a wide range of topics? prevention of this disease?

Pre-emptive malaria through satellite systems in Peru.

Researchers are using data from NASA satellites (like the Landsat series) to predict malaria outbreaks by identifying areas where moisture is generated by the soil - the source for mosquitoes to transmit. sick.Flooding and deforestation are the main causes of water tanks - habitats of mosquitoes.

Along with sophisticated models comparing the level of infection based on occupation and work environment such as woodworkers and miners working in humid conditions. A unified system will be able to predict malaria outbreaks 3 months ago, this system is used for individual households.

The model based on satellite operation will be screened before being put into use and it will be effective within a few years. If so, in addition to preventing outbreaks of disease through timely responses, the system also offers effective ways to combat disease for users.

Even at this time, countries like Peru have begun to be tested, then distribute bed nets, mosquito repellents and other tools because they have seen where there is a possibility of an outbreak. This new model can focus on supporting specific neighborhoods, saving resources because it takes applications in different places.