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Frontline SMS

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Start date2019/06
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Zimbabwe
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FrontlineSMS is a software application that enables users to connect mobile devices, such as cell phones and GSM modems, to a computer for sending and receiving SMS messages offline, without the need for internet access. It offers various features, including message sending, contact grouping, and automated responses. This platform has been particularly valuable for the Early Infection Dictation (EID) system, which facilitates disease surveillance by communicating lab results to healthcare facilities and parents. The application has been utilized across different departments within the Ministry of Health and Child Care for crucial health initiatives, including monitoring Cholera cases.
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Added to the platform on
2024-11-11
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Last update by
Mirana Michelle on 2024-11-11
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