Indian AIDS/HIV text service receives 25k enquiries in a month

Published by Ewan on Monday 19th March 2007, 00:48 Comments | Filed under: Mobile, SMS

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A newly devised SMS help-line in this megalopolis is becoming hugely popular with those grappling with the stigma of HIV/Aids, having received over 25,000 texts since its launch last month.

A brilliant use of the technology. I hope it’s really helping people.

aids drugs

Thats a interesting idea I wouldent ever really think to set up a HIV SMS line.

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