Zurovac, Dejan | 2011
- Author(s): Zurovac, Dejan
- Publisher: The Lancet
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- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, malaria, health personnel, rural health, scientific research, kenya
A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted at 107 rural health facilities in coastal and western Kenya to assess whether SMS reminders sent to health workers could improve and maintain their adherence to treatment guidelines for outpatient paediatric malaria in Kenya.
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- Publisher: World bank
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- Keywords: information technology, communication technology, development strategies, world bank
This website summarizes the engagement of the World Bank Group in ICT4D, the key pillars of the activities and provides links to further resources.
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- Publisher: United nations foundation (UNF)
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- Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, nonprofit corporations, health services, developing countries, un
At the GSM World Mobile Conference in February 2009, the Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Vodafone Foundation announced an agreement to form the mHealth Alliance to facilitate global innovation and ensure maximum impact in the field of mobile health (mHealth).
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- Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
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- Keywords: information technology, communication technology, mobile telecommunication services, health programmes, health policy, scientific research, who
With this initiative, the WHO wants to improve health by providing Member States with strategic information and guidance on effective practices and standards in eHealth, including mobile technology applications.
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- Publisher: Communication initiative network
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- Keywords: communication technology, mobile telecommunication services, africa
A searchable database (hosted by the COmmunication Initiative Network) of communication projects and organisations in Africa, including those using mobile phones.