4. How can technology be used to improve the quality of healthcare for
pregnant women through childbirth in developing countries?
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5. How can we improve the quality of healthcare for pregnant women
through childbirth in developing countries using technology?
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8. 45 of the 66 countries in
developing countries are struggling
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9. interviews
Kethi Mullei Akaco Ekirapa Kalkidan Mulugeta
Ilwad Eman Wambui Waithaka
Human Resources for Data Demand and Use Public Health Associate
Peace and Human Doctor and Public Health
Health Assessment Advisor
Rights Activist Research Associate, Advocate
Manager at IntraHealth Measure Evaluation -
Sub-saharan Africa Kenyatta National Hospital
International USAID funded program Chamber of Commerce
Maria Ramos
Dr Rebecca Smyth
Corporate social
Lecturer in Midwifery
responsibility advisor
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13. What has been done?
Training of health workers. There are more Malawian physicians in Manchester than in
Malawi, and more Ethiopian doctors in Chicago than Ethiopia
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14. What has been done?
Training of health workers. There are more Malawian physicians in Manchester than in
Malawi, and more Ethiopian doctors in Chicago than Ethiopia
"If I was offered a job in Britain, I would take it," she said. "Now I make so little I cannot even
look after myself.”
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15. What has been done?
Training of health workers. There are more Malawian physicians in Manchester than in
Malawi, and more Ethiopian doctors in Chicago than Ethiopia
"If I was offered a job in Britain, I would take it," she said. "Now I make so little I cannot even
look after myself.”
"If I went to Britain, I could support my whole family, who are mainly jobless, and save
some money as well."
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16. What has been done?
$ Donation and charity.
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17. What has been done?
$ Donation and charity.
According to World Bank Statistics, Over $50 Billion of foreign aid is given to Africa each
year. Google is worth $200 Billion.
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18. What has been done?
$ Donation and charity.
According to World Bank Statistics, Over $50 Billion of foreign aid is given to Africa each
year. Google is worth $200 Billion.
“An unmitigated political, economic and humanitarian disaster.” - Dambisa Moyo.
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19. What google has to do?
Organise the world’s information
Resource of information
and make it universally
accessible and useful
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20. We compiled our efforts into 4 main issues based on research and on finding a
sustainable and long lasting solution to maternal healthcare
Community Relevant and
Financial planning Involvement of men
involvement timely information
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21. “Create a service that would give people access to their personal health and wellness
information...and have a real impact on the day-to-day health experiences of millions of our users.”
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25. G-Care is a holistic solution that provides support and
relevant information throughout the maternal journey
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26. how it works
Pregnancy kit including:
SMS alert activation
Calendar
G-wallet
Support book
Bracelet
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27. Book
Story based on a couple expecting a baby
Engage the couple as a unit
Deliver relevant information
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28. calendar
blood check ups
prenatal check ups
information
audio story
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29. sms alerts
Updates including:
basic health information
alerts
audio stories
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30. G-wallet
G-wallet is a financial savings plan geared
towards pregnant women. It allows an
expectant mother, her friends and family to
save money towards the safe delivery of her
baby. Every time someone top ups their
mobile credit a certain amount is saved on
a designated mobile account.
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31. bracelet
This way women who have experienced
pregnancy will identify new mother and
offer them moral and social support.
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34. With G-care, Google offer parents the support and information they need to :
Deliver a safe and healthy baby Promote longevity of the family unit
Have a safe, healthy mother Secure and affordable health care
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35. conclusion
Smartphone technology vs Goolge ethos.
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