Title: Media, information systems and communities : lessons from Haiti

Authors: Nelson, Anne and Sigal, Ivan and Zambrano, Dean

Place: [Miami, FL etc.]

Publisher: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation [etc.]

Year: 2010

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Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: information systems, mobile telecommunication services, emergency medical services, disasters, haiti

Abstract: During the relief efforts after the earthquake in 2010, many new applications such as SMS, interactive online maps and radio-cell phone hybrids were applied to urgent rescue tasks. This report aims to summarize the lessons learned to support effective media use in future disaster relief efforts.

URL: https://www.alnap.org/help-library/media-information-systems-and-communities-lessons-from-haiti

Document type: E-article