WIDP

What is the WIDP?

WIDP (WHO Integrated Disease Platform) is a specialized mobile app designed to empower healthcare professionals and researchers working on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), particularly Yaws and Buruli Ulcer. Developed as an offshoot of the UiO Android App, it streamlines disease reporting, field data collection, and resource management for WHO teams operating in resource-limited settings.

What scenarios is the WIDP suitable for?

WIDP is tailored for high-stakes public health scenarios, such as tracking disease outbreaks in remote areas, coordinating treatment campaigns, or compiling real-time data during epidemiological surveys. It’s ideal for fieldworkers collecting patient data, health agencies managing NTD programs, or researchers analyzing trends to inform eradication strategies.

What experience can you gain from choosing this WIDP?

Users gain a purpose-built tool that eliminates manual data-entry bottlenecks, enhances collaboration between global health teams, and ensures compliance with WHO standards. Its interface simplifies complex workflows, allowing professionals to focus on critical tasks like patient care or outbreak containment rather than administrative hurdles.

The practical value of the WIDP New Version

By digitizing workflows specific to Yaws and Buruli Ulcer management, WIDP reduces errors, accelerates data sharing, and improves transparency in reporting. This directly supports WHO’s goal of eliminating NTDs by providing actionable insights and enabling faster, evidence-based decisions in underserved communities.

Remarks on WIDP

Note: WIDP was adapted from the UiO Android App to address the unique challenges faced by WHO’s NTD department. It is not a consumer-facing app but a mission-critical tool for global health initiatives.