Evaluation of WhatsApp as a Platform for Teledermatology in Botswana: Retrospective Review and Survey.

Background: In emerging market countries in sub-Saharan Africa, access to specialty services such as dermatology is limited. Teledermatology is an innovative solution to address this issue; however, many initiatives have been tried without sustained success. Recently, WhatsApp has been used as a store-and-forward telemedicine communication platform for consultation and education in Botswana.

Sociodemographic features of a cohort of people living with albinism in Botswana.

Background: Oculocutaneous albinism is disproportionately prevalent in Africa; however, the medical and psychosocial characteristics of people living with albinism (PWA) in Botswana have not been studied.

Objective: To characterize the demographics, health-related factors, sun-protective behaviors, and psychosocial challenges of PWA in Botswana.

Methods: Overall, 50 PWA and 99 patients without albinism (non-PWA) were recruited and surveyed.

Availability of supplies and motivations for accessing voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Blantyre, Malawi.

Background: HIV counseling and testing is an important intervention in the prevention, control and management of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Counseling and testing can be an entry point for prevention, care and support. Knowledge of the quality of services and motivations for testing by individuals is important for effective understanding of the testing environment.