Africa

Since launching in November 2012, the service has sent 55 million free text messages with safe antenatal, motherhood and infant healthcare information.

The parties are using freed up radio spectrum formerly used by analog TV broadcasts for the delivery of broadband Internet to rural communities.

Leveraging the technology and local resources of both organizations, the initiative will improve quality of care and make health services readily accessible.

The partnership will make maternal, newborn and child health content available through the Internet.org initiative, while also offering free basic services.

The mHealth program aims to combat diabetes by improving and raising awareness among diabetic patients while offering training to health professionals.

Initial launch partners for the initiative include Gemalto, Hello Doctor, Lifesaver, Mobenzi, Mobilium, MTN, Omega Diagnostics and Samsung.