for COVID-19
The potential to reach 2 billion people globally
With countries experiencing a massive need for direct communication about COVID-19, Praekelt.org (using Turn.io) has developed a pro bono solution to empower citizens with the right information and support the national response of the health systems that serve them.
Our responses to COVID-19
Ensuring the public has the best possible health information is crucial during an outbreak.
The novelty of COVID-19 makes the challenge of health misinformation even greater as viral speculation can easily overwhelm the limited information we do have while the virus itself could overwhelm an already under-resourced health system and healthworkers
South Africa: COVID-19 Connect
Explore the integrated COVID-19 HealthConnect tools implemented by the South African National Department of Health in order to get the best possible health information and support to the public and healthworkers.
World Health Organization: HealthAlert
Explore the dedicated multi-language messaging service implemented by the World Health Organization. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people with COVID-19 related information.
Over 20 Million people globally
engage with their Health Systems through our HealthConnect for COVID-19 tools
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