"This tool will allow a more precise, geo-referenced, and timely gathering of mosquito breeding site information which in turn will result in a quicker response to and control of outbreaks," said Dr. Nestor Sosa, Director General, Gorgas Memorial Institute Panama. "The IBM Health Corps team showed us teamwork, profound insights, and great problem solving abilities."
Announced in 2016, Health Corps is IBM's latest example of pro bono consulting and technology services within the company's portfolio of problem solving initiatives. Health Corps deploys cross-disciplinary teams that draw upon IBM's capabilities in data analytics, cognitive and cloud computing, mobile app development, Internet of Things, weather and health consulting to design strategies that help communities improve a given aspect of public health. The goal is to address disparities in healthcare access, improve services and increase impact.
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"When we established IBM's Health Corps, we looked to address stubborn issues that are of critical importance to the well being of many different populations and communities," said Jennifer Ryan Crozier, Vice President, IBM Global Citizenship Initiatives. "I think it's fair to say that mosquito-borne illnesses remain one of the great public health challenges of our day, in whatever hemisphere you find yourself in. That's why we were so pleased to have worked with premier, forward thinking health organizations in Panama and Taiwan, whose collaboration with IBM was so exciting and promising. We are eager to see where our work there will lead."
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