Horton (2000, ) suggests, “To remain viable and productive, public health workers need the ability to continue to acquire knowledge. Through new technologies - in addition to the technologies of the past - and distance learning, they can access information and training at any time, from any place.” Satellite communication presents number of possibilities to provide health education training to health workers via distance learning and e-learning modes. Distance learning and e-learning are vital for the empowerment of health workers in Afro-Asian regions. Jones et al. (2006) have described five potential benefits of e-learning for schools of nursing,.
