Ebola PPE Training app

CDC to preview Ebola PPE Training app at HIMSS15

Powered by 22otters, new smartphone coaching app provides accessible training on safe use of personal protective equipment.
Ebola fighting tablet made by Google

Google develops tablet for health workers fighting Ebola in Sierra Leone

The device, which is the Sony Xperia tablet wrapped in a protective casing, can be used with gloves and endure the harsh weather conditions in the area.
Ebola gene

Scripps scores grant from USAID to fight Ebola

The mobile-enabled program will improve health outcomes for patients, increase the safety of health care workers and reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Facebook fights Ebola with its money, influence and reach

Facebook fights Ebola with its money, influence and reach

The social network is reminding 1.35 billion users that we are all citizens of the world, and that we need to fight big challenges that stand in front of us.
Coalition launches to fight Ebola with mobile technology

Coalition launches to fight Ebola with mobile technology

Health eVillages, RFK Center, Physicians Interactive, Healthways, MedHelp, WELVU and MSD Univadis have teamed-up to reach millions worldwide and fight Ebola.
Samsung GALAXY S3 Neo

Samsung donating 3,000 smartphones to help fight Ebola

Donated GALAXY S3 Neo devices will be used in United Nations' project for three worst-hit African countries, including Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
BBC uses WhatsApp for a health alert service

BBC uses WhatsApp for a health alert service

The service hopes to reach WhatsApp users in West Africa, which is at the heart of the health crisis that has killed more than 8,000 people so far.
Can mHealth help manage the Ebola crisis?

Can mHealth help manage the Ebola crisis?

The potential is there but mHealth tools are still not ready for prime time; using SMS to inform people what to do is pretty much the only tool available now.