Amharic Kidney Disease - YeKulalit Himam Mereja

Overview

Amharic Kidney Disease is a mobile application providing help tips and awareness for kidney patients. The app covers information about kidney disease such as types, causes, risk factors, foods, diets and foods to avoid etc. Dieting ideas and tips of this app have been carefully reviewed by experienced and professional dietitians. All information is presented in Amharic which is one of the national languages of Ethiopia.

Geographic scope

Nationwide

Health System Challenges and Interventions

In the 21 centuries kidney disease is increasing in extent, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Over 70% of the population is living in rural area and many can’t read any international language. The Amharic Kidney Disease app attempts  to fill the gap by providing important information about kidney in Amharic.

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First year of implementation
2019
Client/patient group size
13000
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Software included