Zambian Entrepreneurs Use AI to Improve Maternal Health and Reduce Mortality Rates
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Zambian entrepreneurs are using AI to improve maternal healthcare and reduce the maternal mortality rate. The AI tools analyze ultrasound scans to identify high-risk pregnancies and provide health advice.
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The DawaMom project has a network of 60 community health workers and over 800 mothers signed up to the mobile platform aimed at improving maternal and child health.
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The AI models respond to patient inquiries and analyze ultrasound scans to identify issues like placenta previa, multiple pregnancies, and breech births.
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DawaMom won recognition from MIT Solve for its work leveraging technology to improve caring economy in Zambia.
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Initiatives like DawaMom show the promise of AI and telehealth platforms to leapfrog infrastructure limitations and provide quality, affordable healthcare in developing countries.