Using Mobiles

Using Mobiles to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health
Wednesday, December 5 - 10:10 - 11:25 AM

Session Overview

The ubiquity of mobile phones is playing a vital role in reaching vulnerable or underserved populations, such as women and children.  mHealth programs are creating cost-effective solutions for diagnosis and treatment support, supply chain management, adherence to medicine regimens, data collection, education, and awareness. This panel will address how mHealth is being used or could be used in the future to improve the lives of women and children throughout the world.

Speakers

Martha Newsome Vice President World Vision International

Shishir Dahal Senior Medical Officer Ministry of Health, Nepal

Daphne Metland Editorial Director International BabyCenter

Marc Mitchell Founder & President D-tree International

Paula Otero Faculty Member Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires