Mobile Technology (mHealth) in the South African Healthcare System

Nexleaf’s CEO Nithya Ramanathan co-authored a paper featured in Social Science & Medicine. In collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa and UCLA CHIPTS, the paper identifies potential uses of mobile technology (mHealth) to address current barriers in the South African healthcare system. Based on findings from interviews and focus groups with community health workers, health officials, field staff, and patients, the development of mHealth can improve resource allocation, foster trust between community health workers and clinic staff, and facilitate communication with patients.

Read the full article “Perceived mHealth barriers and benefits for home-based HIV testing and counseling and other care: Qualitative findings from health officials, community health workers, and persons living with HIV in South Africa.”