Text Messages Used to Combat AIDS in S. Africa
source: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081024-cellphone-HIV.html
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As South Africa reels from the HIV/AIDS epidemic, health workers are turning to cell phone technology to get the word out about testing for the virus.
An ambitious text messaging campaign is expected to reach a million South Africans daily with information about HIV/AIDS counseling services and testing centers throughout the country.
An ambitious text messaging campaign is expected to reach a million South Africans daily with information about HIV/AIDS counseling services and testing centers throughout the country.
