Title:
Swaziland : improving client follow-up with automated text messaging
Authors:
Azih, C.
,
Pao, A.
Year:
2012
Serial number:
2
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Pages:
9
-
10
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Language:
eng
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
health services
,
HIV and AIDS
,
information and communication technologies
Abstract:
In Swaziland 26 per cent of 18-49 year-olds are HIV-positive1. The Ministry of Health and various partners have responded with an ambitious threeyear programme MaxART: Maximising ART for Better Health and Zero New HIV Infections. This programme introduces innovative community and facility-based initiatives to improve the uptake of HIV testing, care and treatment throughout the country. One such initiative employs m-Health technology in the form of automated SMS appointment reminders for enhanced client follow-up.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Country:
Swaziland
Region:
Southern Africa
Category:
General
Right:
© 2012 KIT
Document type:
E-article
File:
464169.pdf