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Contribution of Information and Communication Technologies to Malaria Control in Tanzania

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  • Restituta T. Mushi

    (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

  • Wanyenda Chilimo

    (Pwani University College, Kenya)

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The term Information Communication Technology (ICT) includes any communication device or application. In malaria control, ICTs can ease communication, improve doctors’ training, and increase access to information by individuals and groups that are historically unaware of malaria. Successful malaria vector control depends on understanding causes, prevention, and treatment. This paper examines the possibilities of using ICTs to eradicate malaria in Tanzania. It also explores the coverage of the malaria subject related to Tanzania on various electronic databases and e-journals. This paper concludes that Tanzania’s Ministry of Health must put forth more effort on ICT management and be more active in their approach of disseminating malaria information.

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  • Restituta T. Mushi & Wanyenda Chilimo, 2011. "Contribution of Information and Communication Technologies to Malaria Control in Tanzania," International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), IGI Global, vol. 3(2), pages 52-60, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jicthd:v:3:y:2011:i:2:p:52-60
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