]> http://www.bridges.org/taxonomy/term/2,59/0 en http://www.bridges.org/case_studies/351 <p><em>The bridges.org IICD Case Study Series on ICT-Enabled Development sets out to illustrate how information and communication technology (ICT) contributes to development in Africa. The aim of this series is to help ground level initiatives imagine the possibilities of what can happen if they use ICT successfully to overcome development obstacles, and to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on the digital divide. </em></p> Case study Cell phones and handheld devices Digital divide Healthcare Mon, 03 Mar 2003 14:17:02 -0500 http://www.bridges.org/case_studies/137 <em>An initiative of <u><a href="http://www.iicd.org/">IICD</a></u> and bridges.org</em> <p> <strong><u>I. Overview</u></strong> </p> <p> <strong>Initiative:</strong> Dr. David Green's Compliance Service uses the Short Message Service (SMS) to alert tuberculosis (TB) patients to take their medication. The initiative has led to a significant increase in the recovery rate of patients and could lead to savings for healthcare authorities. </p> Case study Cell phones and handheld devices Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:51:43 -0500