Series - Editorial Fellowship: Global Aid and Co-operation

From training rooms to text messages: saving mothers' lives in Ghana

Author Jahanzeb Hussain Syed
In Ghana, midwife training improves care on the ground, while an AI-powered SMS service ensures mothers get life-saving information on time.

Why It Matters

Training healthcare workers and using AI-powered SMS technology can boost maternal care in Ghana, offering a practical solution to address critical gaps in lower-income countries. 

“A mother flagged in that she couldn’t breathe. I immediately recognized this as a danger sign and referred her to the hospital. Because she had been interacting with us and trusted that the advice was from a clinician, she followed it and went to the hospital."

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