Reducing Maternal & Infant Mortality in Nigeria

Leveraging AI-powered diagnostics to transform maternal healthcare outcomes in Nigeria's most vulnerable communities.

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Maternal Health in Nigeria: The Current Landscape

A Nation in Crisis

Nigeria accounts for approximately 20% of global maternal deaths, despite representing only 2.6% of the world's population. Each year, an estimated 58,000 women die from pregnancy and childbirth complications, while 250,000 newborns lose their lives within their first month.

These devastating statistics highlight a national health emergency that requires innovative and immediate intervention strategies. Rural communities, in particular, face disproportionately high mortality rates due to limited access to quality healthcare services.

1 in 22

Lifetime risk of maternal death

917

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births

74

Infant deaths per 1,000 live births

Nigerian maternal healthcare scene

Healthcare System Challenges

⚠️ Limited Access to Care

Only 43% of Nigerian women receive adequate antenatal care, with rural communities facing particularly severe shortages of healthcare facilities. Many expectant mothers must travel over 20km to reach the nearest health center.

⚠️ Shortage of Skilled Providers

Nigeria faces a critical shortage of obstetricians, midwives, and other maternal health specialists. The country has approximately 1 doctor per 2,500 people, far below the WHO recommendation of 1 per 600.

⚠️ Diagnostic Limitations

Many primary healthcare facilities lack basic diagnostic equipment. Over 65% of rural health centers cannot perform essential tests to identify high-risk pregnancies or complications before they become life-threatening.

⚠️ Delayed Intervention

The "three delays" model (delay in seeking care, reaching care, and receiving adequate care) is particularly prevalent in Nigeria, with late detection of complications being a leading cause of preventable deaths.

Tamela's AI-Powered Solution

Tamela AI diagnostic technology

Transforming Maternal Care Through Technology

Tamela's AI-powered diagnostic platform addresses Nigeria's maternal health crisis by providing accessible, accurate, and timely diagnostic capabilities to healthcare facilities across the country, particularly in underserved regions.

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Remote Diagnostic Capabilities

Tamela's portable devices enable healthcare workers to perform comprehensive prenatal screenings in remote settings, with AI analysis providing immediate results.

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Early Risk Detection

The AI algorithm identifies high-risk pregnancies with 94% accuracy, allowing for early intervention and appropriate referrals to specialized care.

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Knowledge Amplification

Tamela amplifies the capabilities of existing healthcare workers through decision support systems, enabling community health workers to provide higher quality care.

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Data-Driven Healthcare

The platform collects and analyzes population health data, enabling more efficient resource allocation and targeted interventions by regional health authorities.

Impact Metrics & Potential Benefits

43%

Reduction in Maternal Mortality

Based on pilot implementations, Tamela's technology can reduce maternal mortality rates by up to 43% in target communities through early intervention.

38%

Reduction in Infant Mortality

Timely identification of high-risk pregnancies and neonatal complications has shown a 38% reduction in infant deaths in communities using Tamela.

5x

Increase in Diagnostic Capacity

Healthcare facilities equipped with Tamela's technology can perform five times more diagnostic tests with the same staffing levels.

68%

More High-Risk Pregnancies Identified

Tamela's AI diagnostics identify 68% more high-risk pregnancies compared to standard protocols, enabling crucial early interventions.