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Article

25 Jul 2011

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mhealth.vodafone.com

Vodafone participates in expert meeting to discuss the role of mobile technology for improving access to healthcare in developing world

Building upon existing collaborations with the Novartis Foundation, with initiatives such as “SMS for Life” to support in-country supply of Malaria medications, Vodafone is currently supporting development of the ACCESS project, which aims to improve access to effective malaria treatment in rural Tanzania...One key component of the project, which looks at both the supply and demand side of access, is to regularly assess the quality of services in health facilities…Vodafone developed a mobile‐phone based tool to facilitate the assessment process, minimize errors and provide a sustainable solution for the future. All reported data is stored in a secure environment and can easily be accessed...Telemedicine approach in Ghana...Mobile phones to diagnose and treat children...