SMS for Life: Using Mobile Phones to Manage Malaria Drug Stocks in Tanzania

The video discusses the challenges of malaria treatment in Tanzania, focusing on the need for ACTs like Coartem. It introduces the SMS for Life initiative, which uses mobile phones to manage drug availability, ensuring timely treatment. The program has improved drug distribution and reduced malaria cases by providing real-time data on drug stocks, incentivizing health officers to report accurately.

Describe the role of Doctor William Walker in managing malaria drug supplies.

What impact does timely availability of malaria drugs have on treatment outcomes?