Merging of Epidemic Modelling and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Integrating epidemic modeling with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) combines the analysis of disease spread patterns with spatial mapping. This approach allows researchers and public health officials to visualize where outbreaks occur, identify trends, and understand how geography influences transmission. By layering disease data onto maps, they can target interventions more effectively, monitor hotspots in real-time, and plan resource deployment. Essentially, this fusion enhances our ability to predict, visualize, and respond to epidemics by providing spatial insights that inform smarter, data-driven public health strategies.