The ambassador also emphasized the role of research in strengthening bilateral ties and hoped the conference would generate new research ideas and enable a better understanding of Korean culture
Studies have shown that over 70 per cent of people in Sub-Saharan Africa have mobile phones; that’s huge. That shows us that it is an important resource that we can tap into in our environment.
Mobile phone technology has been used for both infectious and non-infectious diseases. It does not just shorten delays, but has also been used in improving adherence.
So using mobile technology is here to stay and is really an important resource that can be used in improving health outcomes in Nigeria.
IHVN has done a lot of work in that area, where we have reminders sent to people living with HIV to come for their medication.