Call to Use Cellphones to Fight HIV/AIDS
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) says cellphones may become a key weapon in the war against HIV/Aids in Africa, allowing counsellors to reach greater numbers of people.
UNAIDS executive director, Michel Sidibe, argues that, Africa, which despite widespread poverty has a relatively large numbers of mobile phone users, should take advantage of the digital revolution to reach out widely.”
"It is time to reinforce our capacity to use the modern technology differently," explains Sidibe.
To read the article titled, “Cellphones the latest tool in Africa's fight against HIV,” click here.
UNAIDS executive director, Michel Sidibe, argues that, Africa, which despite widespread poverty has a relatively large numbers of mobile phone users, should take advantage of the digital revolution to reach out widely.”
"It is time to reinforce our capacity to use the modern technology differently," explains Sidibe.
To read the article titled, “Cellphones the latest tool in Africa's fight against HIV,” click here.
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