DRC Strategic Priority 2

Polio Eradication

Enhanced Case Surveillance Mapping

Real-time geospatial tracking of sudden cases in children with environmental surveillance site optimization for maximum coverage of high-risk areas

Target: >2/100,000 sensitivity

Campaign Microplanning with GIS

Precision targeting of vaccination campaigns using population density maps, accessibility analysis, and coverage gap identification

Target: >95% coverage

Provincial Surveillance Coordination

Integrated geospatial platforms for real-time virus tracking, data sharing, and coordinated response across provinces and health zones

Real-time data sharing

Social Network Mapping

Geospatial analysis of community structures and communication networks to address vaccine hesitancy

Community engagement optimization

Malaria Control

Vector Control Targeting

Spatial risk modeling for optimal ITN distribution and indoor residual spraying targeting based on transmission intensity

Target: 80% ITN coverage

Case Management Optimization

Healthcare access modeling to identify service gaps and optimize health facility locations for malaria case management

90% diagnostic testing

Community Health Worker(CHW) Deployment Strategy

GIS-based analysis for optimal community health worker catchment areas and supply chain management

Optimized coverage areas

Integrated Surveillance Dashboard

Real-time malaria surveillance with geospatial visualization, climate integration, and predictive modeling

Evidence-based decisions

Routine Immunization

Cold Chain Network Optimization

Spatial network analysis for efficient vaccine storage and distribution, minimizing travel time and maintaining cold chain integrity

95% cold chain functionality

Service Delivery Planning

Population-based analysis for vaccination site optimization, outreach planning, and mobile service deployment

Routine immunization coverage: 57% → 80%

Coverage Monitoring & Evaluation

Geospatially-stratified coverage monitoring with electronic immunization registries and equity analysis

Real-time coverage tracking

Demand Generation Mapping

Social network analysis for targeted communication strategies and community influencer engagement

Increased vaccine demand

Cross-Program Integration and Synergies

Shared Surveillance Infrastructure

Unified geospatial surveillance platform serving polio Case Surveillance, malaria case tracking, and immunization coverage monitoring

Integrated case-based surveillance system with automated geospatial analysis and alert generation

Common data standards and protocols for multi-disease surveillance

Coordinated Service Delivery

Integrated service delivery mapping combining vaccination, malaria prevention, and polio surveillance activities

Coordinated outreach planning to maximize efficiency and minimize duplication

Shared community health worker platforms for multiple interventions

Joint Community Engagement

Unified community mapping for comprehensive health communication strategies

Coordinated social mobilization campaigns leveraging geospatial targeting

Shared community feedback mechanisms and engagement platforms

Integrated Data Analytics

Cross-program data analysis to identify synergies and optimize resource allocation

Predictive modeling using combined datasets for early warning systems

Integrated performance monitoring and evaluation frameworks

Expected Outcomes and Impact Metrics

Polio Eradication

Interruption of vaccine-derived polio transmission by 2026 through enhanced surveillance and targeted campaigns with 95%+ coverage in high-risk areas

Malaria Reduction

50% reduction in malaria deaths among children under 5 by 2028 through improved case management and prevention strategies

Immunization Coverage

Increase full childhood vaccination coverage from 57% to 80% by 2026, reducing disparities between provinces and vulnerable groups

System Strengthening

Functional integrated health information system with geospatial capabilities operational in all 26 provinces by 2027

Data-Driven Decisions

100% of health zones using geospatial data for program planning and implementation by 2028

Emergency Preparedness

Enhanced outbreak detection and response capacity with < 24 hour geospatial situation analysis capability