Digital Innovation and Public Health in Africa

What is the primary purpose of the tap and go public transport card mentioned in the video?

• To facilitate cash transactions
• To reduce COVID-19 contamination
• To increase public transport fares
• To promote tourism

How has the tap and go card impacted the time spent in crowded places?

• Increased time spent
• No impact
• Reduced time spent
• Only affects drivers

According to the video, how many people use the tap and go cards daily in Tigari?

• Two million
• Three hundred thousand
• One million
• Five hundred thousand

What significant change in digital transactions occurred during the early months of the pandemic?

• They decreased by half
• They remained the same
• They grew tenfold
• They were eliminated

What additional features are being considered for the tap and go card?

• Payment for public utilities
• Payment for football matches and exhibitions
• Payment for groceries
• Payment for online shopping

How does the tap and go card contribute to contact tracing?

• By tracking cash transactions
• By collecting data on user movements
• By providing free rides
• By limiting the number of passengers

What demographic makes up 60 percent of Africa's population, as mentioned in the video?

• Elderly
• Children
• Young people
• Women

What does the government believe is important for young people in Africa?

• To travel abroad
• To be empowered to design solutions
• To work in traditional jobs
• To focus on agriculture

What is one of the benefits of reducing cash transactions during the pandemic?

• Increased cash flow
• Reduced risk of infection
• More job opportunities
• Higher public transport costs

What role does data collected from the tap and go cards play in public health?

• It is used for marketing purposes
• It helps in contact tracing
• It increases revenue for the government
• It has no role