SMS for Life harnesses everyday technology to improve access to essential malaria medicines in rural areas of developing countries. It uses a combination of mobile phones, SMS messages and electronic mapping technology to track weekly stock levels at public health facilities in order to: Eliminate stock-outs Increase access to essential medicines Reduce the number of deaths from … [Read more...]
Mobile App for Diagnosing Malaria
Focusing on the millions of people at risk from malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the world, Lifelens is a project that has created a smartphone app to diagnose the insidious, mosquito-borne disease. The most prevalent diagnostic tool is the rapid diagnostic test RDT, which is known to be associated with a 60 percent incidence rate of false positive results. That, in turn, results … [Read more...]
Hewlett-Packard To Test Mobile Technology in Botswana Clinical Trials
For years Hewlett-Packard has been equated with computers and printers. The company is looking to be a player in a new era of mobile health monitoring. H.P. said on Monday that it was beginning a yearlong clinical trial in Botswana that will equip doctors and nurses with Palm Pre 2 smartphones and an application that is designed to collect information about malaria outbreaks. Read more, via … [Read more...]
Fighting Malaria with Mobile Phone Technology in Haiti
Mobile phone technology is being used to bring life saving information to millions of Haitians.The Red Cross has embarked on a nationwide malaria prevention campaign, sending over 3.5 million SMS messages which include information on how malaria is transmitted, how to recognize the symptoms, treatment options, and simple steps for prevention.“There are nearly four million mobile phone subscribers … [Read more...]