The Safe Pregnancy and Birth mobile app is the only comprehensive app on pregnancy and birth developed specifically for low-resource settings. Life-saving information is presented in clear, accessible language rich with illustrations, and an intuitive and friendly navigation—perfect for working with community health workers or midwives with varied literacy levels. The app is ideal for those traveling to developing countries to work alongside community health workers or midwives. Once downloaded, this vital material can be accessed in the most remote communities, with no internet connection required.
The app is now available for free as a beta release for Android phones. You can download it from the Google Play app store. The iPhone app is downloadable from the Apple store. If you don’t have an Android or iPhone, you can preview the app here.
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The Zao (in Greek, Zao means "life") is an all-in-one biomedical device which can be used for mHealth in disaster relief, wireless communication and remote monitoring. It is used with mobile devices (Android and iOS) or access points and contains a pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor with neonatal and adult settings, thermometer, glucometer interface and optional RFID reader, all with a WiFi module. The device is small and light (310 grams).
For field use, there is also an option for a special lightweight backpack with built-in flexible solar cells which can recharge both the Zao and the mobile phone. READ MORE...
African Development Bank (AfDB) is launching a competition for innovative and sustainable information and communication technology (ICT) solutions in the fields of e- and m-health in Africa; to encourage the production and sharing of knowledge on eHealth solutions, and provide added value through the sharing of lessons learnt in e- and m-health. Read more
The deadline for submissions from participants is 30 May 2012. Submissions should be an abstract of 500 words from their projects, after which the shortlisted candidates will need to produce an evaluation report. The winning projects will be presented in an AfDB publication and winners will be given a prize.[AfDB]
This article describes how information communication technology (ICT) is being used by programmes that seek to improve private sector health financing and delivery in low- and middle-income countries, including the main uses of the technology and the types of technologies being used. (Bulletin of the World Health Organization 2012;90:332-340) [WHO]
The GSMA - mHealth Alliance Mobile Health Summit brings together the health and mobile industries to define strategies, forge relationships, and foster the growth of the mobile health ecosystem.
The event will discuss how mobile can reduce the burden on strained healthcare systems, increase the reach of healthcare, reduce the impact of illness, and enable cost-effective approaches to care. Leaders from worldwide organisations will speak at the thought-leadership conference and participate in the technology exhibition.
29 May - 1 June: GSMA-mHealth Alliance Mobile Health Summit in Cape Town, South Africa
Make plans now to join us in Cape Town for Mobile Health Summit as we bring Mobile to the Heart of Health. Visit www.mobilehealthsummit.com to learn more. Register today with special discount code G15XNNFZ and receive a 15% discount towards the prices of a pass. [GSMA - mHealth Alliance]
