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Introduction to Geostatistics and Tropical Data
Incorporating Model-based Geostatistics into the Tropical Data service Trachoma is targeted for elimination by 2030. To achieve this, health ministries must demonstrate that active trachoma prevalence is below 5%, trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is ...
Introductory webinar to geostatistical approaches
Recording of the Tropical Data geostatistics webinar, hosted online on the 30th August 2023. This webinar was designed to give an overview on the incorporation of model-based geostatistics (MBG) into the Tropical Data service. Speakers gave...
Glossary of terms
Glossary of terms Binomial model : A statistical model used to analyse data with two possible outcomes, typically denoted as "success" and "failure." Covariate : A variable that is not the primary focus of a study but is considered alongside ...
Technical Consultation summary, Lancaster, March 2024
Summary report of “Technical Consultation on Model-Based Geostatistics (MBG) to Inform Trachoma Elimination Decision-Making” Trachoma is targeted for elimination as a public health problem by 2030. Since 2012, the Global Trachoma Mapping P...