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Wikipedia Offline Medical Pilot (WOMP) in Nigeria

In partnership with The Africa Center (TAC)

By Jack Rabah

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  • Focus on the communities that have been left out by structures of power and privilege - including those without reliable internet.
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The Africa Center

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Background:

  • Promote Africa’s diversity and complexity via partnerships and collaborations.
  • Develop and disseminate innovative educational tools; convene peer-to-peer exchanges; and sponsor results-oriented policy dialogues.

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WOMP

Nigeria

The objective is to understand the health, technological, and informational needs in Nigeria and determine if the offline Wiki Medicine hotspot can be a useful tool for health care practitioners across the country.

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WOMP

Nigeria

  • Pilot Wiki Medicine hotspots and training with healthcare providers across Nigeria.
  • Consulting with the CDC - Nigeria.
  • 2 devices for each of the 6 geopolitical zones.

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WOMP

Nigeria

  • New Readers focus country - population + 185 million.
  • About half are online.
  • 1 year pilot begins July 1, 2018.
  • Also contains Wikipedia in HA, IG, & YO

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Did someone say 3D printed devices?

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The future of offline Wiki Medicine hotspot across Africa, Asia, Middle East, and South America.

Come and see me so we can talk more!

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Thank you!