More people turning to social media in emergencies

The general public is increasingly using social media, mobile technology and online news outlets during disasters, according to a survey by the American Red Cross, Modern Healthcare reports.

Now a website to offer health advice even from marketers

A website, Sharecare.com, is all set to provide platform to provide consumers with what they want to know on health and wellness subjects, reports New York Times.

An Initiative Towards Affordable Surveillance : Adele Waugaman

[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Up-to-date, accurate data is a necessity for public health, and providing that data requires affordable information technology.

Child deaths attributed to measles slashed by 60 per cent in Africa

Children’s measles deaths have fallen by around 60 per cent since 1999 in Africa in just 6 years, exceeding the goal of reducing cases of children’s measles death by 50% as set by the United Nations.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $3 million to fight malaria in Africa

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in a UN backed campaign, will provide a grant of US$ 3 million to Africa for fighting against Malaria, because of which 1 million people die every year, particularly children under five years of age.