Publication: ICTs Application for Better Health in NEPAL
Date
2004
Authors
Article Type
Medical Education
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 157 - 163
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Technologies with the ability to send information in a fast, efficient and cheap fashion- such as the Internet-
can provide dramatic improvements in access to information, advice and care. This article explores the
strengths and weaknesses of Internet to augment traditional health services and supply new ones. In doing
so, it presents concrete cases in the developing world, with reference to Nepal, where Internet is being used
for health-related activities- ranging from patient/doctor consultation through database services, to the
management of epidemics.