Cell Phons and heath care in south africa.

Three foundations have joined forces in an effort to provide better healthcare through the use of cell phones and computer technology. In particular. These mobile technology initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare services in developing countries.

Cell phons are currently being used for health services ranging from hiv and aids education to reminding people to get vaccinations. Last week the Rockefeller Foundation. The United Nations Foundation, and the Vodafone Foundation said that they will be encouraging such projects through the formation of the mobile health alliance The alliance. announced at the mobile world congress will facilitate projects that use mobile technology for health purposes and work with public and private groups to further these initiatives. The plan is to leverage the widespread use of mobile phones in developing countries – 64 percent of cell phone users are in the developing world

~ by zelnaga on March 9, 2009.