/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/cell-phones-track-infection-outbreaks-and-patterns(Left) Cell user in Kenya (via Konrad Glogowski &amp; PBS) (Right) Malaria outbreaks in Kenya (via MARA ARMA) The African continent has long endured a battle with Malaria. Groups like the World Health Organization have been able to reduce the nu...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/cell-phones-track-infection-outbreaks-and-patternsMon, 22 Oct 2012 19:46:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e13d7d36-d14e-42a6-b2a8-305841074f2bDAB1<p>An excellent use of mobile technology.</p><p>It is amazing how easy it is to track the path of deseases without being intrusive.</p><p>If they set up a formal report and warning service, they could alert officials in different regions about neighboring regions that are either at risk or confirmed.&nbsp; Each local area could then set up a test center for anyone in their area who was recently in the affected areas.</p><p>If done quickly, the infected people could be quickly identified and treated before they infected others.</p><p>A little bit of effort could save a lot of people.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=15635&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">