
mHealth Alliance Publication. The mHealth Alliance has undertaken a series of research efforts to identify opportunities for mobile technology to support the goals of the United Nations Commission for Life Saving Commodities for Women and Children (UNCoLSC). In February 2014, a literature review and field visit to Tanzania was conducted to understand: the scope of birth asphyxia in Tanzania; the current adoption and utilization of neonatal resuscitation equipment; government priorities and key stakeholders supporting the prevention of deaths from complications related to birth asphyxia; and opportunities for mHealth to improve identified gaps and barriers in the system. This report outlines the findings from the research and aims to serve as a foundation for informing the development of a country strategy. March 2014
