Health officials in Congo use mobile phone data to track Ebola spread
Most outlets reported that health officials in Congo are using anonymous mobile phone data to track population movements and predict the spread of Ebola. The Daily Times excerpt provided additional context, noting the involvement of the World Health Organisation and researchers in supporting this method. Framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the technological approach to disease tracking.
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Ebola spread tracked using mobile phone data in Congo
Ebola health officials in Congo are using anonymous mobile phone data to track population movements. They want to predict where the virus could spread next. The World Health Organisation and researchers hope this method will improve outbreak response. It can also help officials focus their limited resources. Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on […]
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Health officials turn to mobile-phone data to track Ebola spread in Congo
Cases have been confirmed in six provinces, with more than 6,250 people infected and 3,039 killed since the outbreak was declared on May 15
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