New app helps treatment adherence for people living with HIV 30 October 2017 – A new mobile app for people living with HIV, Life4me+, is now available for free in 156 …
What could emojis bring to disaster response?
What could emojis bring to disaster response? 13 July 2017 – “One of the advantages that we’ve found in social media is — even though it’s an untamed, noisy type of …
Leveraging ICTs critical to achieve Global Goals, UN highlights in new report
Leveraging ICTs critical to achieve Global Goals, UN highlights in new report July 13, 2017 – Underscoring the importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today’s world, the heads …
ICAD launches three new case studies on the Digital Liaisons microsite
ICAD launches three new case studies on the Digital Liaisons microsite ICAD is happy to announce the launch of three new case studies on its Digital Liaisons microsite. Three HIV …
Introducing IRL: An Original Podcast From Mozilla
Introducing IRL: An Original Podcast From Mozilla 19 June 2017 – Let’s face it: our online life is real life. We walk, talk, work, LOL and even love on the …
Swiss Grindr survey finds 50% want to use PrEP in the next six months
Swiss Grindr survey finds 50% want to use PrEP in the next six months 8 June 2017 – A survey of Swiss gay men and men who have sex with …
Innovators, UN discuss using tech to tackle world’s development challenges
Innovators, UN discuss using tech to tackle world’s development challenges May 17, 2017 – From drones dropping food and medicines, to handheld devices that can diagnose Ebola with a drop of …
Why Snapchat is the Most Important Social Media Platform
Why Snapchat is the Most Important Social Media Platform May 16, 2017 – Each month as part of our Real Talk series, we spotlight one young person to give readers …
How Ogilvy PR got people to take a selfie to #ProTESTHIV
How Ogilvy PR got people to take a selfie to #ProTESTHIV May 11, 2017 – The #ProTESTHIV campaign is being recognised in the 2017 SABRE Awards. Ogilvy PR Johannesburg will take …
Cultural barriers need to be challenged to close the gender digital divide
Cultural barriers need to be challenged to close the gender digital divide May 8, 2017 – Cultural and social norms are one of the most significant, yet largely ignored, barriers preventing …
Want to Be An HIV Advocate? There’s a Cookbook for That
Want to Be An HIV Advocate? There’s a Cookbook for That April 11, 2017 – The Young HIV Advocates’ Cookbook, a project started by young activists from all over the …
WhatsApp Is a Lifeline for Nurses and Midwives in Remote Communities
WhatsApp Is a Lifeline for Nurses and Midwives in Remote Communities April 5, 2017 – A popular social media tool is changing the way health workers practice—and saving lives. Allison …
How mobile apps are making cities safer for women
How mobile apps are making cities safer for women March 15, 2017 – How safe do you feel in the streets of Bogota, Jakarta or major cities in India such …
New Mobile Phone Application for Sex Workers in Russia
New Mobile Phone Application for Sex Workers in Russia March 15, 2017 – An application for mobile phones was developed for sex workers in Russia. The application is called Red Umbrella …
Instagram Emoji Study – Emojis lead to higher interactions
Instagram Emoji Study – Emojis lead to higher interactions Jan 24, 2017 – Emojis are omnipresent – We use them while chatting with friends on WhatsApp, at work on Slack and they …
Mozilla releases The Internet Health Report, an open-source document with version 1.0 coming by year end
Mozilla releases The Internet Health Report, an open-source document with version 1.0 coming by year end Jan 19, 2017 – Fresh off its brand redesign, Mozilla has released The Internet Health …
Can an app help with the UK fundraising drought?
Can an app help with the UK fundraising drought? Jan 11, 2017 – Poverty reduction charity Oxfam is hoping a new iPhone app will rejuvenate mailer-weary donors and offer the public a …
4 major trends digital health needs to embrace in 2017 and beyond
4 major trends digital health needs to embrace in 2017 and beyond Jan 9, 2017 – Standing at the side of road hoping to hail a cab is becoming a thing …
5 Social Media Trends That Will Dominate 2017
5 Social Media Trends That Will Dominate 2017 Jan 3, 2017 – Social media is one of the fastest changing industries out there. Sometimes a cutting-edge technology changes the social game, …
A Johannesburg company will build Africa’s first homegrown smartphones
A Johannesburg company will build Africa’s first homegrown smartphones Dec 7, 2016 – A Johannesburg-based Onyx Connect is betting on local talent to build affordable Android-based smartphones for the African market after …
Facebook Messenger chatbot aims to prevent mother to child HIV transmission
Facebook Messenger chatbot aims to prevent mother to child HIV transmission July 19, 2016 – The Praekelt Foundation has announced that the Department of Health’s MomConnect service will be making its way to …
Researchers use social media to increase HIV testing among men
Researchers use social media to increase HIV testing among men April 12, 2016 – Researchers in North Carolina have deployed a program called “CyBER/testing,” which they describe as “an intervention designed …
How and Why 13-24 Year-Olds Use Instagram
How and Why 13-24 Year-Olds Use Instagram January 26, 2016 – Instagram plays a significant role in the lives of Millennials and Gen-Z. As they learn about the world, discover their passions, …
A (Cyber) Space for Community for HIV prevention
A (Cyber) Space for Community for HIV prevention July 21, 2014 – Social media and Internet and communication technology (ICT) use for HIV prevention isn’t just for fun – it’s an …