Gates Foundation and MTN launch AI maternal health platform to reach 500,000 women by 2030 in Nigeria, which accounts for about 30% of maternal deaths
- Posted on September 22, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
A groundbreaking $25 million initiative between the Gates Foundation and MTN combines artificial intelligence with mobile technology to tackle Nigeria's critical maternal health crisis. This four-year collaboration aims to provide intelligent health monitoring and support to half a million women, leveraging smartphone connectivity and AI-driven diagnostics to prevent avoidable maternal complications and deaths in a country accounting for nearly one-third of global maternal mortality.
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Gates Foundation and MTN launch AI maternal health platform to reach 500,000 women by 2030 in Nigeria, which accounts for about 30% of maternal deaths
The four-year, $25 million partnership pairs AI tools with phone and connectivity access to cut preventable maternal deaths.
