Application of GIS, taxation mapping and property registration for Urban Dengue control system, Wichian Buri municipality, Phetchabun Province

Abstract

This study aimed to develop the prevention and control system for dengue infection by applying geospatial data from taxation and property maps registers and health information system. The steps of implemented process were followed by 1) analysis of disease control system 2) Develop a system for prevention and control of dengue infection, preparing geographic information, data collection, verification the accuracy and completeness of the health information system -HIS 3) application development; 4) trial and 5) evaluation. The results of this study showed that the dengue control model was developed in the urban area of Wichian Buri. The residential and community geographic information system were created and linked with HIS. A targeting (patient's house) location, the target household was determined with the coordinates of disease control within a radius of 100 meters. After the application and disease control model was implemented the number and incidence of DHF in 2020 was decreased when compared to 2019 over the same period. In conclusion, Tax maps and property registration can be used with health registration database for the development of dengue prevention and control system in Wichian Buri municipality. In addition, this dengue control model can dissemination of health information via internet to the relevant departments.