Date: 23-24 May 2011
Venue: Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi Veterinary School, Kenya
Mobile technologies are now increasingly being used across Africa for everything from phone to SMS texting. This is associated with widespread access to affordable mobile networks and handsets. In many cases, this technology has overtaken the use of landline phones, radio and internet for communication in rural communities. Innovative examples of the potential of these mobile devices include the potential to make small SMS payments, receiving text alerts of market prices or receiving medication reminders for TB treatment. The recent development and access to second generation mobile devices offers significant new opportunities for veterinary disease surveillance and prevention in Africa. It also provides new ways for dissemination advice and guidance to farmers and paravets in the field. Finally the two way communication available through tools such as SMS and Twitter provides great opportunities for sharing knowledge.
This workshop will provide the opportunity to review some of the recent developments in the use of mobile devices in Africa and elsewhere in the world. The intention is to bring together technologists, practitioners and policy makers in order to develop new approaches to the use of mobiles particularly in East Africa. The event will also embrace the wider perspectives of one health including the use of mobiles in wildlife, human and animal health.
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