Water-Associated Infectious Diseases in India: Digital Management Tools
WADIM
About WADIM
WADIM is a multi-layered digital platform that combines citizen science data with satellite remote sensing to provide dynamic maps on sanitation conditions, disease occurrences, flooding risks, water quality, and environmental pathogen presence. Our goal is to reduce the burden of waterborne diseases like cholera in India through improved monitoring and public awareness.
Key Features
- Report sanitation issues and disease cases via a smartphone app
- Access updated maps on disease hotspots, flood risks, and environmental pathogen risks
- Citizen science data integrated with satellite observations
- Initially focused on two coastal and inland regions in India
Latest Updates
Water, Health, and the Environment: A One Health Approach to Tackling Disease
At the start of January 2026, the WADIM project, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, delivered a series of workshops in Kochi and Chandigarh, India. The workshops focused on “Water, Health, and the Environment: A One Health Approach to
Breaking Down Silos: Why One Health Matters in the Fight Against Waterborne Disease
When we think about disease outbreaks, we often imagine doctors in hospitals or scientists in laboratories. But what if the most effective solutions lie in the spaces between disciplines – where environmental scientists work alongside veterinarians, where public health officials
Leptospira Study featured in Two National Newspapers
A recent WADIM study identifying Vembanad Lake as a hotspot for leptospirosis has been featured in two national newspapers, including The Hindu. The research highlights how extreme weather events and flooding influence disease outbreaks in Kerala and calls for improved