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Transforming Global Healthcare Through Mobile and Digital Technology
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Dear ~Contact.FirstName~,
This month's newsletter features a list of top 10 countries which became the biggest recipients of humanitarian relief in the last decade. According to the data gathered by UN OCHA’S Financial Tracking Service and OECD DAC, the list comprises Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Indian Ocean Tsunami, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Haiti, Pakistan, South Sudan and West Africa.
Talking of the latter region, one of the innovative solutions that was implemented in the Republic of Senegal to supply drinking water was Kärcher Futuretech’s Waterclean 3000 water supply system. The system allows drinking water to be obtained from any natural source of water, offering high quality of water as well as mobility and flexibility.
We would like to bring to your attention the latest AIDF’s report on “Mobile for Development: Transforming Global Healthcare Through Mobile Technology”. The report outlines recent technological advances within the health sector and attempts to address the challenges faced by introducing and expanding mHealth solutions.
Lastly, the AIDF is launching its Africa Summit 2016, which will focus on technological innovations and best practice to improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa. The Summit will take place on 2-3 February at the United Nations Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Kind regards,
AIDF Team
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Top 10 Biggest Recipients of Humanitarian Relief in the Last Decade
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In the last decade there have been ten crises that have attracted the most significant amount of humanitarian aid in this period. The latest statistics were revealed by the UN OCHA’S Financial Tracking Service and OECD DAC data and indicate the total humanitarian assistance provided to these countries.
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Waterclean 3000 Water Supply System From Kärcher Futuretech in Use in Senegal
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As part of its developmental aid programme, a group of consultants from the German Armed Forces has assisted the Republic of Senegal with the creation of systems to supply drinking water. The choice fell in favour of the Waterclean 3000 water supply system from Kärcher Futuretech. Up to 3,000 litres of hygienic and taste-free drinking water can be produced an hour with a minimum of effort and cost.
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Mobile for Development: Transforming Global Healthcare Through Mobile Technology
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As technological changes and solution-based innovations forge ahead in the next few years, the mobile landscape will be transformed. The health sector is increasingly adopting mobile health interventions as it strives to meet patient demand. As mHealth becomes better understood and integrated into public health systems, personalised medicine and population health management will become more desirable.
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Improving Nutrition Outcomes through Optimized Agricultural Investments – ATONU
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The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) have announced their new regional initiative which focuses on how agricultural programs can achieve positive nutrition outcomes. FANRPAN is working with its consortium partners to implement the ATONU project with support from a $16 million grant awarded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda – FANRPAN CEO and ATONU Project Director said: “the grant award will help close the gap between the agriculture and nutritio
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Digital Cash for Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma Camps
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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has introduced digital cash in the Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya which are home to 180 000 mostly South Sudanese refugees. The cash transfers – dubbed 'bamba chakula', or 'get your food' in Swahili-based Sheng slang – replace part of the monthly food ration that the refugees receive. The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) has eagerly supported this initiative which injects not just money but also more choice and dignity in refugees’ lives.
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AIDF Africa Summit 2016 I United Nations Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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02/02/2016 - 03/02/2016
The AIDF Africa Summit 2016 will focus on technological innovations and best practice to improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa. The agenda has been developed in consultation with key organisations, such as WFP, IRFC, World Vision, USAID, UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children, UN Habitat, CRS, FHI360, Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity International, IRD and will include case studies, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive roundtable sessions.
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"I enjoyed the Summit which was very well organized and made some excellent contacts. I felt the panel speakers were all very good. I also enjoyed the panel I participated in and the relevant experience level of the speakers was very impressive (supporting Aid & Relief across communities in need)."
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"I really appreciate how AIDF brought together a diverse crowd of participants to assess how we are currently working through complex challenges during disaster response to determine what we can really accomplish as a collective in the future. The people who attended this summit truly cared."
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