Technology professionals, united against Ebola.
Three evidence-based recommendations to put technology at the backbone of the Ebola response
Appoint a Minister or senior official to coordinate all technology interventions across government and partners
Create centralized infrastructure for real-time surveillance, case tracking, and community communication
Deploy multi-language SMS, radio, and social media campaigns with accurate, life-saving information
AETRF had weekly conferences where members cataloged technology solutions, supported collaborations between parties, and hosted hackathon competitions.
Over 45 technology solutions built by AETRF were deployed to all countries affected by the Ebola epidemic and beyond, supporting real-time surveillance, communication, and coordination.
Including ThoughtWorks Uganda RapidPro Hackathon for UNICEF healthcare workers and Africa Open E-health Hackathon to build the Africa Information Technology Army (AITA).
Representatives from CASE-Liberia, Thoughtworks, iSpace, SBTS Group, and central coordinating units in Liberia and Sierra Leone joined forces to combat Ebola.
Many AETRF members contributed their experience and technology solutions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, remaining prepared for future global health emergencies.
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