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Spread the Message Stop the Virus

last updated Feb 14, 2012

Program Type
- Changing Behaviors › Consumer education
- Enhancing Processes › Information technology
Health Focus
- HIV/AIDS

Target Geography
Target Population

Overview

Implementing organization:

Text to Change, AIDS Information Center Uganda (AIC), Royal Netherlands Embassy

Year Launched:

2008

Technology

Technology Used:

Phones › SMS/MMS (Text Message)

Technology Purpose:

Facilitating Patient Communications › General Health Education

Summary:

Program goals/rationale:

This program aimed to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and encourage the use of counseling and testing through interactive text messages in form of multiple choice questions.

Key program components:

When answered correctly, participants obtain free access to HIV counseling and testing services and at the same time qualify for a price draw. The programs was piloted in 2008 with a follow-up project in 2009.

Additional Information

Location

Country of OperationUganda

City/Village of Operation

Province/State(s) of Operation

Contact Information

Website

http://www.texttochange.org/

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