As with emergency services, time is often of the essence when it comes to health. For health workers and administrators, fast and accurate data is essential for disease monitoring and prevention, especially in rural areas.

The ability to incorporate GPS location data also introduces a helpful tool in creating “virtual” quarantine zones and monitoring the spread or contraction of disease-affected areas. The ability to send and update questionnaires remotely also offers an inexpensive and fast way to reach workers that are off-site.