Go.Data How-to tutorials

Go.Data is a flexible outbreak investigation software for field data collection during public health emergencies. It includes functionality for case and contact investigation, incorporation of laboratory information and data visualisation.

This tutorial is a compilation of short videos highlighting key Go.Data functionalities.

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Tutorial overview: Go.Data is a software used in outbreak response for data collection including contact tracing. It is developed by WHO in collaboration with partners in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). This versatile and flexible tool can be used by outbreak responders and includes functionality for case and contact investigation, incorporation of laboratory information and data visualization.

This tutorial provides an overview of the key features and functionalities of the Go.Data software.

Tutorial duration: Approximately 1 hour.

To learn more about the Go.Data tool, please refer to the Introduction to Go.Data – Field data collection, chains of transmission and contact follow-up and earn a Confirmation of Participation certificate.

For further resources, tips, and additional documentation, go to the Go.Data Community.

What you'll learn

• Describe the key features and functionalities of the Go.Data software
• Navigate, access and use key features of the Go.Data software
• Enter, edit, import and export case and contact information
• Visualise outbreak data by creating chains of transmission and other relevant graphs
• Install the Go.Data software and perform basic system administration functions.