SMS Tips
Get relevant and actionable health information from your mobile – it's easy and fast!
To get started, text “Help” to 6001
SMS Tips is part of Google’s SMS applications.
Overview
Get relevant and trusted health information on sexual and reproductive health, family planning, maternal and child heath, tropical diseases and more – it’s easy and fast!
Just text a short descriptive question or some keywords to 6001.
Try an interactive demo
View results as you would on your phone. Click the links below to view sample results from SMS Tips.
| Category | Sample queries |
|---|---|
| Health tips | antenatal care |
| can I get AIDS from kissing? | |
| child spacing | |
| safe days | |
| immunization |
Notes
Requirements: Text messaging-enabled mobile device with a text messaging plan.
This service is free from Google but charges from your carrier for usage may apply (6001 is currently free for a limited period). Currently supported by MTN Uganda only.