[kictanet] EHEALTH and mhealth SPECIALISTS

[Edna shiko]

Dear Listers,
There is a regional ehealth confrence that is being organized and i would
like to know experts in this area that can give a presentation on specific
areas of ehealth and mhealth  .
kind regards


On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> The Ministry of ICT today has updated the public on the Digital Literacy
> Programme through a press briefing at the Ministry offices.
>
> At the press briefing, Dr Fred Matiang’i announced that the programme,
> will be run through a multiplicity of government agencies. The Ministry of
> ICT, through the Cabinet Secretary, will chair the oversight committee,
> while ICT Authority, CEO, Victor Kyalo will oversee the project technical
> implementation committee.
>
> View roles of all implementing Agencies:
> http://www.icta.go.ke/downloads/digital_literacy_program_launch.pdf
>
>
> <http://www.icta.go.ke/downloads/digital_literacy_program_launch.pdf>
>
> The meeting was also attended by CS, Ministry of Education, Science &
> Technology, Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, CS, Industrialization and Enterprise
> Development, Adan Mohamed, Attorney General, Prof Githu Muigai and ICT
> Authority CEO, Mr Victor Kyalo. Others were Presidential Delivery Unit,
> Secretary for Delivery, Mr Nzioka Waita, KNUT Chairmain, Mudzo Nzili and
> representatives from KEPSHA (Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association),
> Kenya School of Curriculum Development (KICD) and Rural Electrification
> Authority (REA).
>
>
> Dr Matiang’i said that an inclusive and holistic approach will be
> adopted. Already, a framework that defines the ecosystem for effective
> delivery has been developed.  Four (4) pillars that are critical to the
> project delivery have been identified as:
>
> 1)      Development of digital content.
>
> 2)      Power supply to schools
>
> 3)      Teachers are adequately trained and prepared on use of ICTs
>
> 4)      Content is accessible through multiple platforms (devices).
>
>
> The programme will work closely with institutions of higher learning and
> Kenya innovators and developers. Some aspects of the programme have
> already been delivered. This includes power to schools, digital content and
> teacher training.
>
>
> The cost of the first phase of the project is estimated at 17 billion
> shillings and will deliver 1.2 million devices in the next two years to
> cover all public primary schools. The pilot phase of 150 schools is planned
> for September, 2015.
>
>
> This follows a recent directive by the Office of the President that the
> Ministry of ICT heads the programme.
>
>
> Get full details here:
> http://www.icta.go.ke/digital-literacy-program-execution-plan-unveiled/
>
> Read Press Statement:
> http://www.icta.go.ke/downloads/digital_literacy_program_launch.pdf
>
> View Photos:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyaictboard/sets/72157654892370462
>
> View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fCebs_E18Q&feature=youtu.be&a
>
>
>
> For more information: Contact Phyllis Nyambura on pnyambura at ict.go.ke -
> 0700 396433 for more information.
>
>
>
>
>
> Kind Regards,
> Phyllis Nyambura
> Communication Writer
> The ICT Authority
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