SMS Printers Project
Laboratory Systems
Project Overview
The SMS Printers Project was developed to address critical delays in HIV test result delivery, particularly for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load testing. The system transmits results directly from reference labs to health facilities via secure SMS printers, dramatically reducing turnaround times.
Project Scope
Project included: 1) Procurement and configuration of SMS printers, 2) Installation in 335+ health facilities, 3) Secure text messaging system development, 4) Restricted access protocols for data confidentiality, 5) Training programs for healthcare workers.
Key Outcomes
- Reduced result delivery time from days to minutes
- Deployed in over 335 health facilities nationwide
- Improved early diagnosis and treatment initiation
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality through access controls
- Enabled instant communication between facilities and reference labs
Project Details
Client
Ministry of Health
Technologies
SMS TechnologySecure PrintersLab-Facility Interface
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