Pages tagged “COVID”
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Fighting the Next Pandemic with QR Codes: How Audiopedia Makes Vital Information Accessible in Central Africa
Under an old mango tree in the heart of a small village in Uganda, women and children gather around, listening intently to a voice emanating from a small speaker: "What are the symptoms of Mpox? How can you protect yourself?" The voice calmly and clearly explains what many here did not know until now. These vital health messages come from audio files made accessible via a QR code attached to the tree trunk—just a quick scan with a smartphone, and people immediately gain access to crucial health knowledge.
Written by Marcel Heyne
September 13, 2024 -
Help us fight the second wave of the Coronavirus in Africa
The numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths are sharply on the rise in many African countries. According to Wold Health Organization Africa, infections rose by 50% on the continent between 29 December 2020 and 25 January 2021 when compared with the previous four weeks.
Written by Felicitas Heyne
February 02, 2021 -
Audiopedia wins Smart Development Hack
We are very pleased to announce that we are one of 9 winners of the #SmartDevelopmentHack! With #SmartDevelopmentHack the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) called for innovative digital solutions to tackle the challenges caused by the coronavirus outbreak in low- and middle-income countries. Under the patronage of the BMZ together with the Directorate-General International Cooperation and Development from the EU Commission, other EU member states, tech-companies and civil society, the global hackathon was launched as part of the upcoming German Council Presidency.
Written by Marcel Heyne
May 22, 2020 -
The Corona WhatsApp Audio Campaign
The coronavirus affects all of our lives. But in the poorest countries it will be devastating. Especially for women and girls, who will be on the frontlines of the response.
Written by Marcel Heyne
March 20, 2020