# Infectious Illness Information Apps The 'About Ebola' App Provides Information On the Deadly Virus By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/about-ebola References: [product-reviews.net](http://www.product-reviews.net/2014/07/31/ebola-virus-outbreak-leads-to-new-app/) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.snapp.aboutebola&hl=en) 'About Ebola' is an app that was recently uploaded to the Google Play store that provides an array of information on the Ebola virus that has been ravaging parts of West Africa. The outbreak has spurred an interest in people around the world looking to learn more about the disease, its causes, symptoms and treatment. All the pertinent information is available on the Internet of course, but the 'About Ebola' app condenses everything into a simple app. The app and its information can be accessed in English as well as a few West African languages. Further African languages are expected to be added in the future. The app doesn't have the most fancy design, it presents all the relevant information in the form of text and a few graphics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Infectious Illness Information Apps:** Mobile apps that provide information on infectious diseases will continue to be in high demand. - **Language-specific Health Information Apps:** Mobile apps that provide health information in multiple languages will become increasingly important in a multilingual world. - **Simplified Health Information Apps:** Mobile apps that condense health information into a simple design will become more popular as people seek easily accessible information. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the development of mobile apps that provide accessible and accurate health information to people. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry has an opportunity to create innovative and user-friendly health information apps. - **Translation and Localization:** The translation and localization industry can play a role in developing health information apps that are accessible in multiple languages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Health-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app.md) - [Child-Centric Hand Hygiene Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygiene-app.md) - [Pandemic-Aware Event Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/event-apps.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-gay-black-men.md) - [App-Based Vaccination Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaccination-wallet.md) - [Omni-Education Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bytesized-app.md) - [Virtual Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-doctor.md) - [Food Health Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-health-analyzers.md)