Vodafone fights epidemics with mobile data

Vodafone will use mobile data to combat and prevent epidemics.

By tracking anonymised data real-time via telephone masts, you can see where many people are, how far they travel and where they travel during an outbreak. On the basis of this, decisions can be made about transport, health care and agriculture to prevent further contamination.

The initiative of the Vodafone Foundation has 'the potential to save thousands of lives' according to the director of foreign affairs of Vodafone, Joakim Reiter. The telephone company will start the project later this year.