WHO’s skin mobile application as an educational tool for frontline health workers
1 Jul 2024
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Authors: José Antonio Ruiz Postigo [1]
Conflict of interest: None
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an enhanced version of its Skin NTDs App, a valuable tool designed to assist frontline health workers in diagnosing and managing skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) and common skin diseases. The updated app is now available free of charge on both Android and iOS-Apple devices.
To ensure a smooth installation, users may need to delete the previous version from their devices.
This exciting development is the result of a collaborative effort between WHO and Until No Leprosy Remains (NLR). NLR generously transferred the content of its SkinApp, which encompassed information on skin NTDs, 24 common skin diseases and some HIV-related skin conditions, to the WHO Skin NTDs App. This collaboration has resulted in a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that aligns with the latest WHO recommendations.
Key features of the updated app include:
WHO encourages all users to download the app, to share it within their networks and to provide valuable feedback for ongoing improvements. Together, we can empower frontline health workers with the knowledge and resources needed to combat skin NTDs effectively.