Haiti mHealth

Red Cross SMS help treat, prevent Haiti cholera

By Brian Dolan 06:31 pm October 27, 2010

Haiti is currently battling a cholera outbreak in its Artibonite River Valley. The epidemic could hit Port-au-Prince any day now. Meanwhile, the Red Cross has been working to prevent the spread of the disease. The Red Cross is sending public health text message tips to help Haitians in affected areas treat their symptoms and those in areas not yet hit by cholera to take preventative measures. In...

$2.7M for senior apps, more mobile health news

By Brian Dolan 05:28 am July 28, 2010

Doctor in Pocket: Blueworld Communities launches physician advice application, Afridoctor, in South Africa. BBC Competition: Samsung's Bada Developer Challenge is offering prizes ($2.7 million total) to developers who can make applications that are attractive to “older and wizer” audiences. 3GDoctor Blog iPad: 10 ways the iPad is changing healthcare. Silicon Alley Insider Hype: Futuristic look at...