mhealth in botswana mobile oral telemedicine
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mHealth in Botswana
mHealth in Botswana
Mobile Oral Telemedicine
Evaluation of txt2MEDLINE & Development of SMS Optimized, Clinical Practice Guidelines
M4D Conference - Kampala, UgandaNovember 10, 2010
The NeedDr. Phuthego is the only Maxillofacial Surgeon in Botswana.
The SolutionRemote diagnosis and consultation using smartphones.
Mobile Oral Telemedicine
Operations & Benefits
Current:• 5 Locations
• 11 Clinicians Trained
• 74 Successful Cases
Future:• Expansion to 3 more locations immediately
• Expansion to 4 more locations in 2011
Benefits:•Patients, Clinicians, & Ministry
Evaluation of txt2MEDLINE & Development of SMS Optimized, Clinical Practice Guidelines
Findings
Other mHealth Initiatives
Specialty Care Access• Mobile Teleradiology• Mobile Teledermatology• Mobile Cervical Cancer Screening
Education• Mobile Telementoring
Public Health Intervention• Mobile Tuberculosis Contact Tracing• Mobile Malaria Case Reporting