The World Health Organization (WHO) messaging service launched with Facebook and Whatsapp to provide updates to keep people safe from the coronavirus has reached millions a day after its launch. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it most. The service also provides the latest situation reports and numbers in real time via Whatsapp and Facebook to help government decision-makers to protect the health of their populations. The bot also provides relevant links such as latest announcements and articles related to the virus. While the health organisation has an expansive site dedicated to Covid-19, WhatsApp is an easier way to reach more than 2 billion people.

Source: Daily Nation March 22, 2020 13:41 UTC