Fighting Malaria with Mobile Phone Technology in Haiti

Mobile phone technology is being used to bring life saving information to millions of Haitians.The Red Cross has embarked on a nationwide malaria prevention campaign, sending over 3.5 million SMS messages which include information on how malaria is transmitted, how to recognize the symptoms, treatment options, and simple steps for prevention.“There are nearly four million mobile phone subscribers in Haiti” said Sharon Reader, IFRC Beneficiary Communications delegate. “Mobile technology is a fast, easy and cost-effective way to put life-saving information directly in the hands of the population.”