PAHO/WHO said it is collecting examples of cell phones and other mobile devices being used to improve vaccine coverage and data collection as part of efforts to promote exchange of information and best practices in ‘mHealth’ among its member countries. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, the United States and Uruguay are among the countries in the Americas that are using devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones in their immunization programs. The countries “are at different stages in their use of these technologies, ranging from pilot projects focused on improving management of the vaccine cold chain and supplies, to comprehensive electronic patient records systems.”

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