Another publication from the Phd by Yvonne Walz just got published. Read the abstract and check out the online availability: Schistosomiasis is the most widespread water-based disease in sub-Saharan Africa. Transmission is governed by the spatial distribution of specific freshwater snails that act as intermediate hosts and human water contact patterns. Remote sensing data have been utilized for spatially explicit risk profiling of schistosomiasis. We investigated the potential of remote sensing to characterize habitat conditions of parasite and intermediate host snails and discuss the relevance for public health.
A Thank You for a Remarkable 2025 🌍
As 2025 draws to a close, we at the Earth Observation Research Cluster (EORC) would like to take a moment to reflect on an inspiring and productive year—and to say thank you to everyone who made it possible - from EORC staff, EAGLE student to our collaborators. This...
