During the spread of Ebola in Africa (2014-2019), a mobile app Ebola Contact Tracing was utilized. The main feature of this app was to monitor and contact trace confirmed Ebola cases. The app allowed for a fast and secure way to monitor confirmed and potential cases. 

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- Ebola Contact Tracing App
- Swiss Centre for Telemedicine
- SARS Teleconsultation 

Telehealth Programs

Keshvardoost, S., Bahaadinbeigy, K., & Fatehi, F. (2020). Role of telehealth in the management of COVID-19: lessons learned from previous SARS, MERS, and Ebola outbreaks. Telemedicine and e-Health.
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/TMJ.2020.0105
https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2020.0105

Role of Telehealth in the Management of COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Previous SARS, MERS, and Ebola Outbreaks

Ebola Contact Tracing App

During the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003, Taiwan implemented teleconsultation for patients with SARS. Experts were able to communicate with patients remotely by using a computer software and accessories (webcam, microphone, speakers). 

SARS Teleconsultation 

The Swiss Centre for Telemedicine, Medgate is available 24/7 for influenza symptoms. Patients call the center, then a telemedical assistant identifies and records the symptoms, and the physicians receive the information for evaluation. This method is helpful to find an influenza outbreak early-on.

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