"Mounting interest in the field of mHealth-the provision of health-related services via mobile communications – can be traced to the evolution of several interrelated trends. In many parts of the world, epidemics and a shortage of healthcare workers continue to present grave challenges for governments and health providers. Yet in these same places, the explosive growth of mobile communications over the past decade offers a new hope for the promotion of quality healthcare. Among those who had previously been left behind by the 'digital divide', billions now have access to reliable technology."

Source: Vital Wave Consulting, 2009.