Integrating geospatial tools is crucial for enhancing control strategies against human lymphatic filarial infections in Ghana: A comprehensive review.

Efiba Vidda Senkyire Kwarteng, Ebenezer Asiedu, Emmanuel Kobla Atsu Amewu, Arnold Abakah, Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful, Allan Alfred Duker, Alexander Kwarteng

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Efiba Vidda Senkyire KwartengDepartment of Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Ebenezer AsieduDepartment of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming, Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA.

Emmanuel Kobla Atsu AmewuKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Arnold AbakahDepartment of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Samuel Ato Andam-AkorfulDepartment of Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Allan Alfred DukerDepartment of Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Alexander KwartengKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

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In Ghana, lymphatic filariasis (LF) infection transmission remains high in some endemic foci and continues to frustrate current control programs, posing serious health threats. Over the years, significant economic investments and efforts have been made to control human filarial infections in endemic regions. The need for interdisciplinary strategic action is crucial in eliminating human filarial infections. In this review, we discuss the application and integration of geospatial technology and Geographic Information Systems tools into existing control strategies to accelerate the elimination of lymphatic filarial infections in Ghana. Our analysis of six publications that have applied geospatial tools in LF in Ghana reveals the potential of geospatial tools to enhance surveillance, predict risk factors, and monitor MDA programs. It also highlights the limited integration of these tools in current LF control strategies and the need to address challenges such as data availability and funding to fully realize their benefits.

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Geospatial technologyGISLF epidemiologyLF transmissionLymphatic filariasis (LF)MDA

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DOI10.1016/j.parepi.2025.e00444

PMCPMC12269566

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