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​​​​​​ About ICT Applications  
The Be He@lthy, Be Mobile (BHBM) initiative has been actively contributing to the generation and dissemination of knowledge and technical expertise in digital health. The BHBM publications reflect lessons learned from country-level implementation and ongoing collaboration with national and international stakeholders. By documenting real-world experiences and best practices, the publications support governments, implementers, and partners in designing effective, scalable digital health interventions.

REPORTS & KNOWLEDGE ASSETS


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Going Digital for Noncommunicable Diseases: The Case for Action – Click to download
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Digital Tools and Strategies in COVID-19 Infodemic Response: Case Studies and Discussion – Click to download
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Digital Health Platform Handbook: Building a Digital Information Infrastructure (Infostructure) for Health – Click to download
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National eHealth Strategy Toolkit – Click to access


IMPLEMENTATION HANDBOOKS

 

The BHBM initiative offers over a dozen handbooks to support governments and partners in designing and rolling out health messaging campaigns. These resources focus on prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and related risk factors. Each handbook includes a customizable message library adaptable to national and cultural contexts.
Click here to view and download the handbooks
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RESEARCH ARTICLES

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mTobaccoCessation in India – Self-reported quit rates and quit attempts among users of a mobile text messaging-based tobacco cessation programme.
Click to read
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mDiabetes in Senegal – SMS-based intervention for managing type 2 diabetes: outcomes from a clinical trial in Senegal.
Click to read