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ICT and health
Information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential
to impact upon many aspects of the health sector. The ability of
communities to access health services is influenced by wider information
and communication processes, mediated by ICT.
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- Converging ICTs for health in development
Far from new technologies replacing the old, there is evidence of convergence, for example, online broadcasting...
- ICT and health care delivery in developing countries
Appropriate information and communication technologies can dramatically enhance the reach and effectiveness of health care...
- Strategic
thinking on ICT and health
Strategic thinking about ICTs in health is developing as an extension
of strategic thinking about ICTs in development. Donor support
for ICTs in development is mainly documented in a number of key
policy documents.
- Impact
and evaluation of ICTs in health
The development of evaluation methodologies for ICTs in development
and in health is a small field, but the area is receiving increased
attention. There is a growing body of documentation about case
studies and pilot projects.
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- ICTs
and the Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals have set targets for development,
and ICTs have a role to play.
- Access
to health information
ICTs present a significant tool for sharing information within
various constituencies in the health sector. Delivery of medical
assistance via ICTs make access by the public a key issue.
- ICT
and health communication
ICT can be used to engage people in the issues, help them find
acceptable and appropriate solutions to health problems and encourage
people and communities to play a vital role in protecting their
own health.
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