The CDC Malaria Map Application is an interactive map which provides information on malaria endemicity throughout the world. Users can search or browse countries, provinces, cities, and place names, query information about malaria in that particular location, and obtain recommended medications for malaria prevention associated with that area. Assessments of malaria endemicity are mainly based on national surveillance reports that usually do not contain city-level information. Therefore, the map displays assessments of the presence of malaria in most countries at only the national and provincial level.
Usability, scalability and performance are primary concerns with the existing CDC malaria mapping application. Our plan is to redesign the application to achieve a high-performance system with an interactive interface while providing a better user experience. A challenge lies in the fact that a large volume of data needs to be handled. The varied nature and scope of the audience makes it imperative to present malaria risk information intelligently, and in a manner that is easily understood.
Project Team: Ian Brooks, Anand Padmanabhan, Eric Shook, Wenwu Tang, Shaowen Wang