Turning health data into clear maps and smarter actions

EDDGAR is an innovative, interactive mapping platform developed by ECEWS in 2022 to transform how health and development teams operate. It helps teams see where health services are working well—and where more support is needed. By putting routine program indicators onto easy-to-read maps, EDDGAR shows patterns across communities and facilities so health managers and field teams can act faster and plan better. EDDGAR provides near real-time insights, making location intelligence accessible for everyday decision-making by everyone, not just data specialists. It works on web and mobile, with updated spatial layers that reflect our program footprint

The Challenge EDDGAR Solving

In places like Nigeria and much of Africa, where resources are often limited, important decisions are frequently made using incomplete information or personal stories, rather than solid facts. Traditional data collection tools and dashboards show numbers but often hide where gaps exist. This lack of clear, factual information means that resources aren’t always used effectively, help is delayed, and results aren’t as good as they could be. Without a single, easy-to-use tool that brings together location-based data and advanced mapping technology, stakeholders like NGOs, policymakers, and field workers are unable to make timely, informed decisions that drive sustainable impact.

To truly help communities and ensure everyone receives the support they need, we must understand where services are available and where they fall short. Without a clear, map-based view, planning can be slow and reactive, leading to unequal or poor service delivery. This is the big problem EDDGAR aims to fix.

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How EDDGAR Addresses These Challenges

• Brings data together: EDDGAR brings routine program indicators into one place and links them to real locations (wards, facilities, and community structures).
• Puts insights on the map: EDDGAR overlays program indicators (such as treatment continuity or viral load coverage) directly onto service delivery locations, creating interactive maps. This visual integration makes patterns and critical gaps immediately apparent.
• Guides targeted action: With ward-level views and simple filters, teams can plan focused outreach, follow-ups, and quality improvement activities and monitor changes over time.
• Built for real program work: EDDGAR launched with coverage in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States where ACE‑5 operates and has been expanded based on field needs; now also incorporating Lagos State.
• Use it anywhere—the dashboard is optimized for both web and mobile, so teams can access insights in the office or in the field.

Key Features

• Interactive maps of program performance: EDDGAR shows you where health clinics and services are located, along with important details about them, using easy-to-understand maps.
• Layered Data Integration: You can layer various types of information, like local health facilities or community service areas, on top of each other to get a complete picture.
• Actionable analytics: KPI dashboards and spatial filters can be used to show hot spots, service deserts, and priority catchment areas.
• Route and network analysis: Network analysis supports planning of supervision visits, sample transport, community refills, and outreach.
• User-friendly: Anyone can use this tool! You don’t need to be a tech expert. It’s great for staff, government officials, donors, and community members.

Note: Access may be role-based for some layers on the dashboard. For support, contact the ECEWS Database/Analytics team.