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SMS Feasibility Study
Public Health Outreach
in Ghana
Alexis ThomasMaria Hoffmann
Jim Cerqua
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Project Overview
• Research
– Telephone use in Ghana
– Current platforms and systems used in other projects around
the world
• SMS Platforms
– In-depth Internet search
– Four software platforms selected based on certain
criteria
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EngenderHealthInternational reproductive non-profit health organization that improves the quality of
health care in the world’s poorest communities.
– Empowers people to make informed choices about contraception
– Trains health providers to make motherhood safer
– Promotes gender equity
– Enhances the quality of HIV and AIDS services
– Advocates for positive policy change
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EngenderHealth
Partnerships: Governments, institutions, communities, and health care
professionals in more than 40 countries worldwide. 65 year-old
organization, has reached more than 100 million people.
Budget: In 2007, total income was $47.5 million. Total operating expenses
were $47 million, with 81% spent on program services. U.S. AID gave
$37,327,061, about 80% of total budget.
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• Population: 23 million
• GDP per capita: $1,400
• Telephones
– 356,400 landlines (2006)
– 5.2 million mobile phones (2006)
Ghana
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Four mobile operators: Ghana Telecom (OneTouch), MTN,
Tigo and Kasapa
• MTN Ghana is the market leader
• Number of mobile to analogue: 14:1
• Cell phone users in Ghana topped the 7 million mark in 2007
• Industry watchers predict near-saturation levels
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Quality Health Partners: By the Numbers
• 400 physicians working with QHP on various
parts of the project (HIV and non-HIV).
• 17,000 HIV+ patients who could benefit.
• More than 1 million outpatients in 2007 who
might benefit from health information.
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EngenderHealth’s Needs
• Network for 400 participating doctors to communicate to other healthcare providers
• A way to alert patients regarding pharmaceutical compliance, workshops, testing
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Project Overview
• SMS Feasibility study
for healthcare
– Who is going to use it?
– What is it used for?
– Where is it utilized?
– How much does it cost?
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Methodology
• Research
– Mobile phone use in Ghana
– Case studies
– Cultural implications of technology
– Network/Software affordability
– Technological comparison study
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Comparison of SMS Platforms
1. In-depth Internet research
2. Four software platforms selected
3. Criteria
• Active
• Cost
• Ease of use
• Ease of installation
• Support
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Selected Platforms Researched
• FrontlineSMS• M2Server Manager
• ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server
• SMSCaster E-Marketer
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NameActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server FrontlineSMS m2Server SMS Caster
URL www.activexperts.com www.frontlinesms.com www.m2server.com www.smscaster.com
Cost 1,495.00 Free to NGO $49-$129$200
Has monthy option
Ease of Installation 9 9 9 9Ease of Use 5 9 4 8
Support via e-mail via e-mail to designer via e-mailvia e-mail/skype/phone
Based in Hong Kong
Features
Support multiple modemsHas integrated email
Contacts databaseand groupssimple tools for analysis Mobile
Email integrationMS Exchange integrationUnicode support
ConvenientImport WizardPersonalized SMS
Notes
Easy to set up. Full Featured. May need programmer to fully utilize
very easy to use. "Plug and Play" feel. Not very technically threatening
Is full of featuresNeeds programmer Easy to use
Seemed like an e-mail account
Comparison Chart for SMS Technology
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Estimated Costs
SMS Technology SoftwareCost of Software
Operational Charges*
Total Budget
Frontline SMS $240.00 $82,500.00 $82,740.00
ActiveXPERTS SMS $1,735.00 $82,500.00 $84,235.00
m2Server $369.00 $82,500.00 $82,869.00
SMS Caster $371.95 $82,500.00 $82,871.95
Cost of400 sms per month for 1 year under MTN XtraCool contract
SMS Technology SoftwareCost of Software
Operational Charges*
Total Budget
Frontline SMS $168.00 $82,500.00 $82,668.00
ActiveXPERTS SMS $1,663.00 $82,500.00 $84,163.00
m2Server $297.00 $82,500.00 $82,797.00
SMS Caster $299.95 $82,500.00 $82,799.95
Cost of 400 sms per month for 1 year under MTN XtraConnect or XtraSpecial contract
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Estimated Costs (Cont.)
* Operational Charges One Year
Local staff person (program officer level) $45,000.00
Laptop $1,500.00
Internet (12 months) $36,000.00
Total: $82,500.00
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Recommendations
FrontlineSMS• Actual platform is free• Many NGO’s already use with success• User-friendly, Plug and Play Feeling• Very responsive to inquiries• New Version Released Soon
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Results & Deliverables
• Comprehensive report surveying opportunities in Ghana
• Recommendations made from in-depth research
• Implementation of platforms
• Feedback from EngenderHealth
• Presentation to Ghana staff at EngenderHealth Offices
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Reflections• Challenges
– Group work
– Broad criteria for project
– Technical difficulties
– NGO representative in different time
zone
– Short project timeline
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Reflections
• Rewards
– New relationship with NGO
– Real world implications
– New knowledge
– Learning about fieldwork of NGO
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Questions?