Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2021 Nominee

App Covid-19 Uruguay


Description

The Uruguayan government in collaboration with private sector companies grouped in the Uruguayan Chamber of Information Technologies (CUTI) developed a specific App for attention to the health emergency: Coronavirus UY, which is currently implemented with more than 330,000 downloads. The App not only gives information, but also assists the population from the beginning of their symptoms, they can communicate with their health provider through Telemedicine (Ref. Law 19.869, on Telemedicine. Https://www.impo.com. uy / bases / laws / 19869-2020) . The App is associated with a single case assistance tray that is carried out based on a protocol established by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP), and a clinical assistance platform, which provides teleconsultation service to suspected and confirmed cases that do not need other assistance.

Project website

https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/publicaciones/app-coronavirus-manual-usuario-nueva-funcionalidad


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C7. E-government
  • AL C7. E-health 2021
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Coverage
  • Uruguay

Status

Ongoing

Start date

March 2020

End date

Not set


Replicability

Although it is the first experiencie, the model is replicable yes.


Sustainability

It can be applied to any pandemic to control it. Since it is about sending symptom info, mutual care distribution and video calling for doctors.


WSIS values promotion

ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government, ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-health, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all


Entity name

AGESIC

Entity country—type

Uruguay Government

Entity website

https://www.gub.uy/agencia-gobierno-electronico-sociedad-informacion-conocimiento/