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On Thursday, February 4th, I had the fortunate opportunity to present at a National Data Standards Meeting, convened at the Cresta Hotel in Lilongwe by Chris Moyo of the Central Monitoring and Evaluation Division of Malawi's Ministry of Health. These slides offer a brief overview of FrontlineSMS:Medic's evolution in Malawi, the current work that has kept me busy for the last six months, a few lessons learned, and some of our vision and strategy for the future.
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contact: [email protected] web: http://medic.frontlinesms.com Malawi phone: 265-99-364-3347
Isaac Holeman, Field Director at FrontlineSMS:Medic
Addressing rural infrastructure challenges
Community health workers build bridges between clinics and communities, but are often just as
disconnected as the patients they serve
World’s fastest growing piece of rural infrastructure
Market Penetration
Market Penetration
Focus on technology and human resources thatare proven by local markets and client demand
FrontlineSMS is the oldest and most widely used text messaging platform designed for grass roots NGOs. It serves nonprofits and governments for purposes ranging from health care to elections monitoring.
Free software for a laptop or desktop computer
GSM modem connects computer to mobile network
FrontlineSMS: a laptop and a cell phone become a communication hub
Training: start with basics
Pilot group: 75 health workers managed bya nurse who had never used a computer before
Impact in six months:1. Saved $3,000 in motorcycle fuel2. Saved 2,000 staff hours. 3. Increased volunteer enthusiasm & volume of referrals
Neno District - Ministry of Health and Partners in Health
“Every Monday, Dyson Likoma, APZU data manager, generates a report with a list of patients. The report is checked for accuracy and then text messages are sent to the VHWs responsible for the patients needing follow-up. The VHWs then visit their patients and send a text message response with their patients’ status, typically within 24 hours.” source: www.pih.org
Solar phone chargers
Machinga District - Ministry of Health and Clinton Health Access Initiative
Decentralizing Hubs to health centers
Management Sciences for HealthBasics and Family Planning Programs
4 Forms10 Districts
500 HSAs
Two Month Lag in Reporting
HSAs enter data into forms on Java enabled phones
Forms sent via SMS to district hubs, then uploaded to the Internet for offices in Lilongwe
Digital maps can replace paper-based tracking of disease burden & health services
stopstockouts.org mapped medicine stockouts
What Next?
Isaac Holeman, Field Director at FrontlineSMS:Mediccontact: [email protected]: http://medic.frontlinesms.comMalawi phone: 265-99-364-3347
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