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Using the ICT to Advocate for government to take measures against the wide spread of cholera in Cameroon
Challenges Entered:
Using Net Activism to Fight against Cholera in Cameroon
This project is motivated by the widespread of cholera in some of the key cities in Cameroon these recent months.
The project aims at advocating for government and social actors to take necessary measures to stop the frightful advancement of the disease which is fast getting into an epidemic dimension.
Locations
I-VISSION INTERNATIONAl
Feu Rouge Bessengué; Blvd de la rep.
Douala 13040Cameroon
Maison de Jeunes Bepanda
Bepanda Omnisport
DoualaCameroon
SexINFO International -- mHealth Education, Awareness and Referrral
Challenges Entered:
Increasing STDs in urban youth inspired ISIS to create SexINFO, an education & referral SMS service. NGOs, religious groups, & health pros assisted. Initial evaluation is promising. ISIS will expand the SexINFO model to reach urban youth globally.
Location
Oakland, CA
United States
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