Boost
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About this app
Community health workers can now have the latest health information at their fingertips.
Boost was created for and by community health workers in southern Africa to provide the information they need, in a way that works for them.
The app provides accurate and reliable information on everything from COVID-19 to HIV and sexual health. It’s simple and easy to use, with lots of fun and interactive activities. Whether you’re reading along with the visual and interactive slideshows, doing a quiz, or busting some of the biggest health myths, Boost can help you communicate with your clients and make your sessions more memorable.
Our users say:
“With Boost you will never go wrong, the best way to get real information on health and SRHR”. - Tendai - peer educator in Zimbabwe
“What I love about Boost is that it is simple but very educating & it will help me so much in my field.” - Loveness - community health worker in Zambia
“Boost is useful in my work as a peer educator and counsellor. It helps me to be informed and equipped.” - Christine - peer educator in Zimbabwe
Boost was created by Avert. A leading sexual health charity that’s been providing accurate, reliable, and peer-reviewed information on HIV for over 30 years. Each year Avert reaches millions of people with information to help them make informed choices about their sexual health. Our work supports global efforts to end AIDS and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal for Health. We have been award the UK ‘PIF tick’ accreditation, to show that our health information meets robust quality standards.
Boost was created for and by community health workers in southern Africa to provide the information they need, in a way that works for them.
The app provides accurate and reliable information on everything from COVID-19 to HIV and sexual health. It’s simple and easy to use, with lots of fun and interactive activities. Whether you’re reading along with the visual and interactive slideshows, doing a quiz, or busting some of the biggest health myths, Boost can help you communicate with your clients and make your sessions more memorable.
Our users say:
“With Boost you will never go wrong, the best way to get real information on health and SRHR”. - Tendai - peer educator in Zimbabwe
“What I love about Boost is that it is simple but very educating & it will help me so much in my field.” - Loveness - community health worker in Zambia
“Boost is useful in my work as a peer educator and counsellor. It helps me to be informed and equipped.” - Christine - peer educator in Zimbabwe
Boost was created by Avert. A leading sexual health charity that’s been providing accurate, reliable, and peer-reviewed information on HIV for over 30 years. Each year Avert reaches millions of people with information to help them make informed choices about their sexual health. Our work supports global efforts to end AIDS and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal for Health. We have been award the UK ‘PIF tick’ accreditation, to show that our health information meets robust quality standards.
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Data is encrypted in transit
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What's new
Test out the 2 notification types by setting the date on the phone to either the 1st or 15th of the month from July onwards.