NASA Sponsors Symposium on Remote Sensing and Control of Insect-Transmitted Diseases
1996

NASA Symposium on Insect-Transmitted Diseases

Sample size: 20 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Braukus Michael, Khanna Raj

Primary Institution: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Conclusion

The symposium highlighted the importance of using satellites for monitoring and controlling insect-transmitted diseases.

Supporting Evidence

  • The symposium was sponsored by NASA and the Third World Foundation of North America.
  • Discussions included the economics of disease surveillance and the impact of deforestation and urbanization.
  • The keynote address was given by a director from the CDC.

Takeaway

A group of health officials from over 20 countries met to learn how satellites can help track and control diseases spread by insects.

Participant Demographics

Health ministers and medical directors from more than 20 countries.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3201/eid0201.960118

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