Abstract: Climate change, urbanization trends, and agricultural practice alterations influence the spread of vector-borne diseases, which affect more than half of the global population. Integrated vector control management is key to bridge disciplines, identify knowledge gaps, and develop best practices for mitigating vector-borne disease risk and spread among global populations. One innovative perspective includes Earth-observing satellites, which collect information on the dynamic state of environmental parameters important to public health. These data complement traditional epidemiological tools and allow for a new point-of-view in analysis and interpretation of spatial and temporal data used in early warning systems for diseases. This presentation will present an overview of the NASA Health and Air Quality Applications focus area. In particular, it will offer a closer look at selected applied research projects that use NASA satellite data to assess mosquito habitat suitability and disease risk. This information strengthens intersectoral collaborations that incorporate satellite- and ground-based data in vector control management, aiming to positively impact health outcomes. Session attendees will learn about the program’s activities and opportunities including, but not limited to, participation in upcoming NASA data trainings and the GEO Health Community of Practice network.
