Iaso Description
Geographic data is essential data for social and health programs. For example, immunization programs and NTD eradication programmes or bednet distribution require information about the location, population, and villages. To plan and implement health programs, facilities and the services they provide, roads, transportation hubs and electricity supply sources, political boundaries, and other data are important. These geographic information can be stored in a variety of formats by information systems. Names and identifiers for villages can vary from one data-base. Names and locations of health facilities can vary from one data-base to the next. Inconsistencies can result from territories being divided into administrative and health regions that are managed by different authorities. The systems that manage reference geospatial data tend to change over time, leading to increasing discrepancies. Iaso is a geospatial management platform that supports the continuous management and management of geographical data.