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Potential of mobile technology in meeting the public health needs in developing countries

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Disease epidemics and shortage of healthcare professionals present major challenges for developing countries in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically the health related goals (4, 5 and 6). In these countries, the explosive growth of mobile communications offers a new opportunity for the promotion of quality healthcare. There is a growing body of evidence that demonstrate the potential of mobile communication to further improve awareness and healthcare services, even in some remote and poor-resources environment. The aim of this paper was to describe the opportunity that represents the mobile technology in developing countries and to summarize its different applications in meeting their public health challenges.

Source: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-s2-a13

Authors: Isidore Koffi Kouadio, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Nimetcan Mehmet Orhun, Azam Rahimi, Syed Mohamed Aljunid

Institutions: University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, United Nations University-International Institute for Global Health, National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290