JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Reimagining Data for Equity: Reaching the Unreached Map Explorer for Localized Public Health Intelligence in the Western Pacific Region
Abstract Geographic information systems (GISs) and digital dashboards have become central to epidemic monitoring and crisis response, yet their broader potential for routine, equity-focused public health decision-making remains underused. As health systems increasingly prioritize reaching underserved and vulnerable populations, mapping platforms must evolve from static visualization tools to dynamic decision-support systems. This paper reflects on the development and strategic role of the Reaching the Unreached (RT …