147 - NASA Earth Science to Reinforce Vector Surveillance Activities

Abstract: Record-breaking reports of heat waves and flooding events worldwide have heightened local and national epidemiological alerts to safeguard population health. The World Health Organization has confirmed recent outbreaks of Aedes-borne arboviral diseases in the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific, as vectors continue to adapt to ecosystem changes and expand their habitats to new geographies. By applying the One Health concept, multidisciplinary collaborations that integrate public health, entomological, environmental, and diagnostic laboratory surveillance data can accelerate our understanding of vector hotspots and disease risk assessments. This information can help support mathematical algorithms and models for disease early warning systems as well as health messaging for target audiences. In this presentation, we will describe selected projects that combine NASA satellite observations with epidemiological and entomological surveillance data to reinforce vector control and management. We will highlight key findings from the One Health session conducted at the AmeriGEO Week 2025. Audience members will be encouraged to join the GEO Health Community of Practice, participate in NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) courses, and explore the US interagency-supported hybrid Earth Information Center.