frontlinesms update for malawi's ministry of health data standards meeting
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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.TRANSCRIPT
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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
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Addressing rural infrastructure challenges
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Community health workers build bridges between clinics and communities, but are often just as
disconnected as the patients they serve
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World’s fastest growing piece of rural infrastructure
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Market Penetration
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Market Penetration
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Focus on technology and human resources thatare proven by local markets and client demand
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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.
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Free software for a laptop or desktop computer
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GSM modem connects computer to mobile network
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FrontlineSMS: a laptop and a cell phone become a communication hub
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Training: start with basics
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Pilot group: 75 health workers managed bya nurse who had never used a computer before
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Impact in six months:1. Saved $3,000 in motorcycle fuel2. Saved 2,000 staff hours. 3. Increased volunteer enthusiasm & volume of referrals
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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
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Solar phone chargers
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Machinga District - Ministry of Health and Clinton Health Access Initiative
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Decentralizing Hubs to health centers
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Management Sciences for HealthBasics and Family Planning Programs
4 Forms10 Districts
500 HSAs
Two Month Lag in Reporting
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HSAs enter data into forms on Java enabled phones
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Forms sent via SMS to district hubs, then uploaded to the Internet for offices in Lilongwe
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Digital maps can replace paper-based tracking of disease burden & health services
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stopstockouts.org mapped medicine stockouts
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What Next?
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Isaac Holeman, Field Director at FrontlineSMS:Mediccontact: [email protected]: http://medic.frontlinesms.comMalawi phone: 265-99-364-3347
Thank You