Title: The innovative use of mobile applications in east Africa

Authors: Hellstrِm, Johan and Trِften, Per-Einar

Place: Stockholm

Publisher: Swedish international development cooperation agency (Sida)

Year: 2010

Journal: Sida review

Volume: 12

PAGE: --

Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, health services, developing countries, kenya, tanzania, rwanda, uganda

Abstract: An overview of the current state of mobile phone use and services in East Africa, drawing on secondary data, statistics and field work. It outlines major trends and main obstacles for increased use as well as potential for scaling-up mobile applications, including the use in health care.

URL: http://upgraid.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/sr2010-12_sida_hellstrom.pdf

Document type: E-article