Pakistan is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence #AI to transform maternal healthcare, aiming to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve outcomes, especially in underserved regions.
👉Awaaz-e-Sehat: Voice-Enabled AI for Maternal Health
Developed by Dr. Maryam Mustafa at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, Awaaz-e-Sehat is a pioneering voice-activated mobile #AI assistant designed for maternal healthcare workers. "It allows users to create electronic medical records by converting Urdu speech into structured text, facilitating personalized and accurate care. Piloted successfully at Shalamar Hospital in Lahore, the system has documented over 500 patient records and aims to expand its reach across Pakistan ."
👉BabyChecker: AI-Powered Prenatal Screening
BabyChecker is an AI-based mobile application designed for community health workers to perform prenatal screenings. Using a smartphone-connected ultrasound probe, the app guides users through a standardized scanning protocol, with #AI analyzing the results to identify potential complications. This technology enables timely referrals and interventions, particularly in remote areas .
AI-Sarosh: Regional Collaboration for Maternal Health!
AI-Sarosh is a collaborative initiative between PHC Global in Pakistan and the G.T.A. Foundation in Nepal, funded by the Canadian International Development Research Centre.The project aims to reduce the burden of sexual, reproductive, and maternal health issues in South Asia by developing #AI solutions for early detection, prevention, and intervention .
These initiatives exemplify how Pakistan is leveraging #AI to address critical healthcare challenges, paving the way for improved maternal health outcomes nationwide.
For more insights into Pakistan's digital health advancements, visit Digital Pakistan.
