mHealth-Innovate (78) Cost implications of mobile phone use by health workers (6)

18 May, 2025

Hello Brandon,

Here are some links regarding this issue-

1. A newspaper article talking about faulty devices and inadequate data packs- https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/maharashtra-anganwadi-work...

2. Here is a research study that talks about problems with healthcare digitalization at the frontline healthcare level. Among many other things, it also covers inadequate devices given to healthcare workers for the work- http://164.52.210.154:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/1849/1/Digitalisati...

3. This is a short blog post which I wrote from my masters thesis talking about same issue- https://nivarana.org/article/Digital-Health-Obsession-Has-Compromised-Ca...

Let me know what you think about it, and if you need any more studies!

Best Regards,

Vaishnavi

Vaishnavi Mangal Doctoral Researcher

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Ålesund, Norway

HIFA Profile: Vaishnavi Mangal is a PhD candidate at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and is based in India.

Professional interests: Digital Health, Informal Digital Health, Community health work.

vaishnavimangal6896 AT gmail.com