Vital Strategies
Project Overview
Portal information
Impact
VIA Data addresses a critical need in the public health sector by transforming underutilized data into accessible and engaging visual formats. By leveraging VIA Data, public health professionals, researchers, journalists, and the general public can now easily access, analyze, and share vital health data. This enhanced data usability fosters better-informed decisions, drives impactful research, and ultimately contributes to more effective public health systems globally.
Vital Strategies, in collaboration with Datopian, has launched VIA Data, a data access platform based on CKAN technology. VIA Data transforms the accessibility of public health data by converting complex datasets into interactive, visual, and user-friendly formats. This initiative empowers public health practitioners, researchers, and the general public to utilize data more effectively for informed decision-making and enhanced health outcomes.
Key Features & Functionality
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Ease of Access — Simplifies finding specific data points.
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Interactive Visualizations — Transforms static tables into dynamic visual tools.
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Interactive Reports — Storytelling with Data — Converts raw data into engaging narratives.
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Customizable Topics — Allows users to organize data by customizing icons and folders.
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Multiple Report Types — Supports text, images, tables, charts, and maps.
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Map Functionality — Creates interactive, color-coded maps using GeoJSON.
Services Provided
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UI/UX Design — Developed a user-centric, bilingual interface for global accessibility.
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CKAN Customization — Customized the default CKAN UI to create a visually rich and user-friendly interface.
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CKAN Development — Implemented robust data management and access features.
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Interactive Visualization Development — Implemented interactive visualizations using libraries such as Plotly, Leaflet, and DataTables.
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Data Integration and Management — Facilitated data uploading, storage, and management through CKAN.
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DevOps — Ensured seamless deployment, integration, and maintenance.
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Data Security — Implemented measures to ensure data privacy and security.
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User Training and Support — Provided training and ongoing support to ensure effective use of the platform by public health professionals.
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Open-Source Implementation — Leveraged open-source technologies to ensure the solution is accessible and cost-effective.