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benefits of mHealth .
According to a survey done by the World Health Organization ( WHO ), “ the dominant form of mHealth today is characterized by small scale pilot projects that address single issues in information sharing and access .” While large-scale and complex programs will become more common as mHealth matures , WHO advises strategies and policies to integrate eHealth and mHealth interoperability into health services .
“ Moving towards a more strategic approach to planning , development , and evaluation of mHealth activities will greatly enhance the impact of mHealth ,” the survey states . “ Increased guidance and information are needed to help align mHealth with broader health priorities in countries and integrate mHealth into overall
Malaria Clinic in Tanzania helped by SMS for Life program , an Extreme Blue project
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