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Biometrics & finger-printing successfully combat Tuberculosis

techdevelopment — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:43:18 +0000

Using low-cost biometric technology, Operation ASHA (Hope in Hindi), has been able to successfully monitor and track TB patients in the slums of India. To ensure compliance with strict TB medication regimes, ASHA enters the finger-prints of patients into a biometric device. At the end of the day ASHA then prints out a list of patients who missed scheduled doses, and follows up with them. As a result, ASHA has been able to effectively track and monitor over 1,300 patients in the slums of Dehli, reducing the default rate to 3%. Such a default rate was previously thought impossible for such populations, and is key to preventing the spread of deadly drug resistant strains of TB. By employing biometric solutions to combat TB, ASHA has also had operational benefits including the reduction in cost of treatment per patient, improved staff productivity, and increased transparency. To learn more visit Operation ASHA.

Hey Kids, “How can technology make the world a better place?” | Telecom World 2011

techdevelopment — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:18:43 +0000

This year’s ITU Telecom World 2011 Conference (October 24-27) is looking to the little guys for BIG ideas and solutions to the world’s problems. The ITU is calling on schoolchildren across the globe to submit their ideas, prototypes and innovations in areas where technology can be harnessed to accelerate progress toward the Millennium Development Goals. Power roles are thus reversed, as children are given the opportunity to influence key ICT decision makers, Heads of State/Government, industry CEOs, technology gurus, and delegations from their own countries. To find out more and to register your school or class visit the ITU website.

Soda Bottles + Water = LIGHT

UnofficialTech — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:48:00 +0000

Soda Bottles + Water = LIGHT

isanglitrongliwanag.org

Isang Litrong Liwanag is run by the Philippines’ MyShelter Foundation, which was in turn established by social entrepreneur Illac Diaz. The group was founded to promote social enterprise, appropriate technology and alternative construction in the region.

Welcome to TechDevelopment

UnofficialTech — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:41:57 +0000

Welcome to TechDevelopment

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