84 - NASA Data Visualizations to Enhance Environmental Health Messaging

Complex environmental risks continue to pose significant challenge for global leaders in developing effective health education interventions and crafting appropriate health communication strategies. Over the past year, leading global organizations, like the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization, have identified and confirmed emerging disease outbreaks (like dengue and yellow fever) and escalating environmental risks (such as extreme heat and flooding), issuing alerts to global leaders through official reports and strategic meetings. Hence, the One Health concept (human-animal-environment nexus) remains an essential tool for fostering multidisciplinary collaborations that incorporate entomological, environmental, and diagnostic laboratory surveillance data to advance our understanding of the key factors influencing vector and disease hotspots. This presentation will describe selected examples where researchers have incorporated NASA satellite data into dashboards and visualizations that support integrated vector management and community preparedness. Audience members will be encouraged to contribute their vector control expertise to the GEO Health Community of Practice, visit the US interagency-supported hybrid Earth Information Center, and learn about NASA data training opportunities.