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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#Census #GIS #PopulationData @uosmedia.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @afidep.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Accurate population data starts with strong local expertise. 🌍 A five-day workshop brought together WorldPop, the UK Office for National Statistics and the Malawi National Statistical Office to strengthen census planning ahead of Malawi's 2028 census. www.worldpop.org/blog/buildin...
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Building Stronger Foundations for Malawi’s 2028 Census
A five-day workshop in Malawi help census planners use geospatial data and statistical modelling to support preparations for the 2028 census.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#PopulationData #Census2030 #GeospatialData #GIS #Statistics #OfficialStatistics #DataForGood #Africa #UNECA #AI #QGIS #PopulationMapping #Malawi @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @aphrc.bsky.social @afidep.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
How do you count people in hard-to-reach, rapidly changing or inaccessible areas? In a recent UNECA webinar, WorldPop and partners explored how geospatial modelling, AI and census mapping tools can support more complete and trusted population counts. 📖 🎥 www.worldpop.org/blog/countin...
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Counting Everyone: How Geospatial Innovation Could Transform Africa’s 2030 Census Round
Discover how geospatial modelling, AI and innovative census tools are helping African countries prepare for the 2030 census. Read the recap and watch the webinar.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#ClimateAction #DataForGood #ChildProtection @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @uoscommsallison.bsky.social @unicef.org @who.int @gavi.org @thecccuk.bsky.social @earthobservations.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Back from UNICEF’s Ahead of the Storm workshop in Geneva. High-res data & AI are becoming lifelines for child protection during climate disasters. WorldPop’s under-18 open datasets are helping forecast risks & guide emergency response. 🌍📊 www.worldpop.org/blog/ahead-o...
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Ahead of the Storm: How Data is Shielding Children from Climate Disasters
UNICEF's Ahead of the Storm workshop in Geneva: how WorldPop data and AI help protect children from climate emergencies — and why under-18 population data is a lifeline.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@uosmedia.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @odihq.bsky.social @openstreetmap.bsky.social @hotosm.org @dhis2.org
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WorldPop recognised in Invest in Open Infrastructure’s Infra Finder
WorldPop has been recognised by Invest in Open Infrastructure's Infra Finder, improving visibility of its open population data resources.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
WorldPop is included in Infra Finder, a tool from Invest In Open Infrastructure (IOI) designed to increase adoption of and investment in open infrastructure. www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo... #OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure #ResearchData #GeospatialData #GlobalHealth #DataForGood
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WorldPop recognised in Invest in Open Infrastructure’s Infra Finder
WorldPop has been recognised by Invest in Open Infrastructure's Infra Finder, improving visibility of its open population data resources.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#Research #Ecology #Biodiversity #Environment #RuralDevelopment #CounterUrbanisation #Sustainability #Conservation @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
More people are moving from cities to rural areas, but what does that mean for wildlife and ecosystems? New WorldPop research explores the opportunities and challenges of counter-urbanisation for nature, biodiversity and rural landscapes. www.worldpop.org/blog/moving-...
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Moving to the countryside: what does it mean for nature?
Why are more people leaving cities for rural areas, and what does it mean for nature? New research explores the ecological impacts of counter-urbanisation.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#Demography @uosmedia.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @iiasa.ac.at
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Leading demographer Samir KC visited WorldPop to strengthen #FuturePop collaborations on subnational SSP scenarios. His seminar explored how demographic & spatial modelling can help create more useful population futures for local planning & climate research. www.worldpop.org/blog/buildin...
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Building the next generation of population futures: Samir KC visits WorldPop
WorldPop welcomes leading demographer Samir KC to advance FuturePop collaborations on subnational SSP scenarios and the next generation of population projections.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🦟 How can AI + human expertise tackle vector-borne diseases? 🧠 New paper explores the intersection of AI mapping tools and local knowledge to improve disease control efforts worldwide. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/how-hum... #AI #GlobalHealth #VectorBorneDisease #PublicHealth #GIS
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How human expertise and AI can support vector-borne disease control
New presentation explores how AI, population data and human expertise could support vector-borne disease control as environments and populations change.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#PopulationData #Census2030 #GIS #DataScience #BigDataForAfrica
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Join us tomorrow & explore how geospatial population modelling, Earth observation & innovative mapping strengthen censuses. Experts from WorldPop and Malawi’s National Statistical Office will share practical examples from SSA. Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🗓️ 30 Sept 2026 | ⏰ 15:00–16:30 EAT
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Geospatial Population Modelling and Innovative Tools to Support National Censuses. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Geospatial Population Modelling and Innovative Tools to Support National Censuses. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#OpenSource #GIS #PopulationData #GeoPython @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not everyone lives evenly across a district, so why should population maps assume they do? Meet pyDasymetric, our new open source Python package for redistributing population counts into realistic, high-resolution population grids. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/turning...
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Turning Population Counts into High-Resolution Maps with pyDasymetric
WorldPop's new open source pyDasymetric tool helps researchers create high-resolution population grids from administrative data using dasymetric mapping.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#PopulationResearch #Demography #GeospatialData @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uoscommsallison.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @unicef.org @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @unhcr.org
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🌍 Our new Demographic Portal allows you to query population size & composition in natural language, compare locations, examine temporal trends +++ Using Global 2 estimates covering 246 countries & territories from 2015–2030. 🎥 Watch the walkthrough: youtu.be/PSH8qS-3V4U 🔗 portal.worldpop.org
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WorldPop AI-powered Portal Walk Thru'
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#UserSurvey #Feedback @unisouthampton.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @uoscommsallison.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @unicef.org @unhcr.org @iom.int
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
✏️420+ WorldPop users told us what they need: ✅ Easier data discovery ✅ Better documentation ✅ More training & support We're responding with our AI-powered portal, a new Community of Practice & online training platform. What would you prioritise? 🌍 www.worldpop.org/blog/you-tol...
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You told us what you need. We’re acting on it.
More than 420 users shared what they need from population data. Their message was clear: make data easier to find, understand and use. Here’s how WorldPop is responding with new tools, training and co...
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#BritishScienceFestival #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicHealth @uosmedia.bsky.social @uoscommsallison.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social @lukejerram.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great to see WorldPop researcher Dr Tuli Amutenya participating in the British Science Festival's "Clothed with Protection" showcase. Blending maternal vaccination research, art and fashion, the project demonstrates creative new ways to share science beyond traditional audiences.
Photo of Dr Tuli Amutenya at "Clothed with Protection" event, SouthamptonPhoto of Dr Tuli Amutenya and colleagues at "Clothed with Protection" event, Southampton
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
@sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @oecdstatistics.bsky.social @iiasa.ac.at @wellcometrust.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌍 New #FuturePop preprint! WorldPop researchers and partners have developed a global dataset mapping population, GDP and assets from 1850-2100, helping power climate and impact modelling for #CMIP7 and beyond. egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20... #ClimateScience #PopulationData #OpenScience
Maps showing example application of the Degrees of Urbanization methodology to a 30” (~1 km) population grid: the Nile delta, Egypt, 1850 & 2100. Cairo and three biggest cities outside the capital region are marked.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌍 Our September newsletter is here. Explore our new AI-powered Demographic Portal, Global 2 in ArcGIS Living Atlas, new health & malaria projects, recent research, training & more. 👉 mailchi.mp/344d41024333... #PopulationData #Geospatial @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social
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WorldPop Newsletter: September 2026
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📍 From census counts to 100×100m population maps. 💻See how WorldPop brings together satellite imagery, geospatial data and machine learning to help make everyone, everywhere count - youtu.be/wH3LYbheaAM #DataScience #GIS #PopulationMapping @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social
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The Science Behind Population Mapping
YouTube video by WorldPop Project
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#DataScience #GIS #UrbanDevelopment @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @rgs.org
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Who gets counted, and who gets left out? 🌍 At recent talks at RGS and Loughborough University, Dr Jessica Espey explored why inclusive data matters, whose knowledge shapes decisions, and how we can build fairer futures for cities and communities worldwide. www.worldpop.org/blog/from-lo...
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From local knowledge to global decisions: advancing inclusive data science
How can data better reflect the people it serves? Dr Jessica Espey explores inclusive data, urban futures and evidence-based decision-making.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#PopulationData #GIS #RemoteSensing #DataForGood @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @uoscommsallison.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
How do you count people when census data are missing? A new WorldPop-led review in PNAS shows how satellite imagery, building maps and advanced modelling are helping countries estimate populations, improve planning and support humanitarian response. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-way...
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New Ways to Count Populations When the Census Falls Short
New research led by WorldPop explores how satellite imagery and statistical modelling can help estimate populations where census data are missing.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Epidemiology @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
New research involving #WorldPop scientists shows that avoiding perceived disease hotspots can worsen outbreaks when local case reporting is inaccurate. Travel behaviour can hide real risks, especially in rural areas, misleading both the public and health systems. www.worldpop.org/blog/why-sta...
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Why staying away from infection hotspots can backfire
New research shows avoiding perceived disease hotspots can worsen outbreaks when local case reporting is inaccurate, hiding risks and misleading the public.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
After devastating mudflows in Nepal's Rasuwa District, WorldPop's open population data helped UNOSAT rapidly estimate that around 2,000 people were exposed to affected areas. A powerful example of how open data supports humanitarian response. www.worldpop.org/blog/open-da... #OpenData #Nepal
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Open Data Aiding Relief Efforts in Nepal and Tibet
WorldPop’s open population data helped UNOSAT rapidly estimate exposure following devastating mudflows in Nepal, supporting targeted humanitarian response.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#DataForGood #GIS #PopulationData @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social @unicefmedia.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#Syria has approved its first national digital sampling system for household surveys. Developed with WorldPop, UNICEF and PSC, it will improve population data, strengthen local capacity, and support better decisions for public services, recovery & future censuses. www.worldpop.org/blog/syria-g...
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Syria gains its first national digital sampling frame to strengthen official statistics
Syria’s first nationally approved digital sampling system, developed with WorldPop, UNICEF and PSC, will support better surveys, data-driven services and recovery planning.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#Vaccines #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth @uosmedia.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @gavi.org @unops.org
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Where are children missing routine vaccines in the #DRC? New maps reveal local gaps hidden by provincial averages, including an estimated 775,000 zero-dose infants. The findings can help target outreach where it is needed most. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-det...
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New detailed maps reveal where children are missing out on vaccines
New study reveals detailed maps reveal where zero-dose and under-vaccinated children live across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#DataForGood @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What can maps tell us about the people around us? 🗺️ Join WorldPop at the British Science Festival for hands-on activities, interactive maps, origami population mapping, and an AI demographic assistant. www.worldpop.org/blog/discove... #BSF26 #PopulationData #GIS #DataScience #AI #PublicEngagement
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Discover the People Behind the Numbers at the British Science Festival
Join WorldPop at the British Science Festival to explore interactive maps, AI, and population data through hands-on activities that bring human stories to life.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
@sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @acc-uct.bsky.social @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New research led by Dr Jessica Espey shows how local & national evidence practices across Sub-Saharan Africa can help shape stronger, more relevant national, regional & global policy. www.worldpop.org/blog/local-e... #EvidenceBasedPolicy #GlobalDevelopment #DataForDecisionMaking #ResearchImpact
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Local evidence can improve global decision-making
New research explores diverse evidence systems across Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen national and global decision-making.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New study introduces the Chinese Multi-Hazard Early Warning Dataset - over one million official warning records (2022–2025) across four administrative levels. www.worldpop.org/blog/researc... #OpenData #DisasterRiskReduction #EarlyWarning #ClimateRisk #Hazards #Resilience
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Researchers Launch Comprehensive Dataset of China's Multi-Hazard Early Warnings
Researchers have released the Chinese Multi-Hazard Early Warning Dataset, documenting over one million official warning records from 2022–2025 to advance disaster risk reduction.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#Malaria #GlobalHealth #Senegal #PublicHealth @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @afd-france.bsky.social @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social @malarianomore.org @malariaconsortium.bsky.social @gavi.org @who.int @aphrc.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New research maps malaria transmission across Senegal at 1 km resolution, revealing how risk factors vary between urban and rural areas. The approach could help health officials target bed nets, treatments and healthcare resources more precisely. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-hig...
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New High-Resolution Mapping Reveals Where Malaria Persists in Senegal
New high-resolution malaria maps of Senegal pinpoint local transmission patterns, helping health officials target interventions and improve healthcare access.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
#Demography #DataForGood @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social @uosengagement.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @oxforddemsci.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social
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