Cellular telephone networks in developing countries.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
D'Ambruoso, L., Byass, P.

Abstract

The authors discuss the potential of mobile phones for calling for medical assistance in developing countries. It is reported that many mothers have died after failing to access health services in poor countries despite being where good cellular telephone signals are available.

Citation

Lancet (2008) 371 (9613) 650 [doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60301-3]

Cellular telephone networks in developing countries.

Published 1 January 2008
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