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GRID3 @grid3global

We build geospatial data solutions that make development goals achievable.

Joined March 2019
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"There has always been something fascinating to me about being able to visualize and better understand the world through geographic data," says Oualid Fouad, GIS Fieldwork Manager for GRID3's work in DRC. Go to bit.ly/49NJvAS to continue following Oualid's story.
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We've finished building capacity at all 172 apex #health facilities in the LGAs w/ highest rates of zero-dose kids in Kano State #NGA! Visited all 15 LGAs, reviewed/revised maps microplans for 172 health facilities, trained 841. Also gathered participant feedback from some HFs.
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We returned to 5 #Kano #NGA health facilities where trainings took place earlier this year. Got feedback saw how microplan revisions went/how service delivery changed. The best measure of capacity building isn't what happens in training rooms–it's what happens after we leave.
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In April, we supported #polio #vaxx in the entire Kasongo antenna in Maniema Province as a part of #DRC’s National Vaccination Days event. Coordinated by @Pev_rdcongo, we trained 340 staff to track 1,430 vaccinators. First time we've supported vaxx efforts in an entire antenna.
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In advance of a #DRC #malaria bednet distribution campaign, we coordinated a workshop for #data collection validation in Kwilu Ngongo health zone, Kongo-Central. W/ PNLP and @SANRU_asbl, we trained 13 health workers collected data that enabled production of 21 detailed maps.
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We've just published v2 of our #NGA operational ward #boundary dataset! Produced with our technical partner @ciesin, the data cover 15 states. Data for the remaining 21 states will be completed later this year. Explore the data here: data.grid3.org/datasets/GRID…
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We've been racking up mileage in the 9 health zones of #DRC’s Maniema Province! In support of the #polio #vaxx campaign, our 22 technical supervisors have traveled 7,520km to train stakeholders how to use Vaccine Buddy/GTS, provide feedback on progress conduct field visits.
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In Kano State #NGA, some kids are missing routine #immunizations–but local capacity to address the gap is within reach. Working w/ local partners, we're helping improve skills resources 1 health facility at a time in the 2nd phase of the Kano Spatial Capacity Building Project.
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We're navigating rough terrain to support the upcoming National Vaccination Day in #DRC! We'll support #polio #vaxx efforts in the entire Kasongo antenna in Maniema, providing @Pev_rdcongo w/ vaxx area maps, health zone maps health area maps. More updates soon!
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We helped lead a 4-day @NMEPNigeria workshop for an upcoming integrated ITN/SMC distribution effort in Adamawa State! We distributed 229 ward #maps 21 LGA maps, field tested a new automated catchment creation process, and held a stakeholder group discussion around the process.
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We contributed to a new article in Vaccines! It discusses how #DRC’s EPI, GRID3, and partners used spatial #data to identify and reach under-vaccinated and zero-dose children. This effort vaccinated at least 40K in that population. Read here: bit.ly/4azMNbK

Reaching Never- and Incompletely-Vaccinated Children with Routine Immunization: A Proof-of-Concept...

Background/Objectives: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a history of low coverage (<50%) with all first-year-of-life vaccines for children aged 12–23 months, resulting in frequent...

mdpi.com
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We just published v4.0 of our #Nigeria settlement extents! We added new blocks in urban and semi-urban areas and removed falsely detected settlements that were identified during fieldwork. Let us know what you’re doing with the data! Access here: data.grid3.org/datasets/GRID…
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We recently provided support to the EPI's rapid #polio response in Maniema Province, #DRC. We provided 268 #vaccination area maps, 2 health zone maps, and 30 health area maps trained 76 staff on how to use Novel-T’s Geospatial Tracking System and GEOPH’s Vaccine Buddy tools.
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The 2nd phase of the Kano Spatial Capacity Building Project is underway! We're turning to capacity building at all 172 apex #health facilities in the 15 Local Government Areas that have the highest rates of #zerodose children in Kano. Work will continue over next 3 months. #NGA
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We recently contributed to rapid #polio response in Tshuapa, #DRC. We provided 72 #health area maps 3 health zone maps identifying where health workers would be deployed, trained 153 on using GTS/Vaccine Buddy tools, supported 589 #vaxx teams/241 local supervisors w/ tracking
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We recently partnered w/ #Kano State Bureau of Statistics for a capacity-building session around geospatial #data and evidence-based planning among bureau staff. Session boosted knowledge skills, as well as strengthened bureau ownership over data.
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We're proudly participating in the first joint #SMC-#AMP annual meeting in Kampala, Uganda. Engaging w/ colleagues from around the world, sharing our experiences and best practices with other orgs involved in #ITN distribution #malaria chemoprevention.
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In Kano #NGA we've led workshops to validate core spatial data for microplans that are used in #vaxx campaigns for zero-dose children. 1K participated 19,880 settlements/621 health facilities were validated. 2nd phase of the project is underway focuses on capacity building.
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NEW DATA: W/ partner @WorldPopProject, we've published version 4.4 of our #DRC #population estimates! Includes gridded pop. estimates for all 26 provinces. With this step, we've reached the major milestone of mapping the entire DRC. Data here: bit.ly/3HZEFpt
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We have officially wrapped the @gavi Equity Accelerator Fund project in #DRC. We worked with many partners to bridge #data gaps and empower local #health officials w/ the tools they need to reach every child. We'll use the data to continue supporting health efforts across DRC.
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