The use of careFiji app for contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic: digital gap and challenges faced in Fiji

Chand, Shivnay S. and Chand, Aneesh A. and Chand, Krishneel K. (2021) The use of careFiji app for contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic: digital gap and challenges faced in Fiji. International Journal of Surgery, 92 . NA. ISSN 1743-9191

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Abstract

Globally, digital contact tracing initiatives has been used as a tool to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fijian Government and Ministry of Health are promoting the use of the “careFiji” app to help in contact tracing. This paper will discuss the rollout of the careFiji app which helps in combating COVID-19 in Fiji, and the challenges caused by the digital gap that has surfaced during the pandemic.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources
Divisions:	School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP)
Depositing User:	Kabir Mamun
Date Deposited:	13 Sep 2021 02:07
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2021 02:07
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/12977

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