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HelpMum Africa and The Behavioural Insights Team, UK jointly receive funding from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to test the most effective ways to incorporate behavioral science and AI into HelpMum’s existing immunization chatbot.

The collaboration between HelpMum Africa and The Behavioural Insights Team represents a pioneering effort to leverage artificial intelligence and behavioural science to improving immunization outcomes in Nigeria.

HelpMum Africa and The Behavioural Insights Team will explore various strategies to optimize the effectiveness of HelpMum Africa existing immunization chatbot. This will involve tailoring messaging to address with specific cultural norms and beliefs, implementing behavioural nudges to encourage timely vaccination, and utilizing AI to personalize interaction and scalability of the chatbot.

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We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded our HelpMum vaccination tracker to offer greater convenience to mothers. In response to user feedback, we have made it possible for mothers to register multiple children on our vaccination tracker without the hassle of logging out or using multiple devices. This updated version of the app will provide nursing mothers with a more streamlined and user-friendly experience when managing their children's vaccination records.

The upgraded HelpMum vaccination tracker empowers mothers with enhanced convenience and efficiency, reflecting our commitment to continually improving user experience based on valuable feedback. We look forward to seeing how this update positively impacts mothers and their ability to manage their children's health more effectively.

Share this with other nursing mothers so they can conveniently track their children's immunizations.

Kindly visit the Google Play Store or Apple Store to update the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker app.

You can also download the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker by clicking on this link-https://linktr.ee/Helpmum_vaccine_tracker

We are thrilled to announce that we have started the deployment of our digital innovations (HelpMum vaccination tracker, HelpMum chatbot and HelpMum ADVISER) in Jigawa state.

Routine child immunization is vital for preventing mortality from diseases like meningitis. In 2023, it was reported that at least 65 children died due to the complications from meningitis and most survivors are facing severe complications from meningitis. Despite efforts to boost vaccination rates, challenges persist due to factors like inadequate awareness, misinformation, difficulty accessing healthcare, and socioeconomic barriers.

Addressing these challenges necessitates a multifaceted approach, targeted at providing access to innovations like the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, HelpMum Chatbot, and the HelpMum ADVISER
that provides access to quality childhood vaccine information that helps to dispel the myths and misconceptions about vaccines, and strengthening of the states healthcare system which would help nursing mothers and caregivers overcome barriers and prioritize their children's immunization.

This week, our Jigawa state officer visited 3 primary health centers in Duste, Jigawa State. During her visit, she engaged with health workers, and nursing mothers present at the health center, introducing them to our innovations, the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, HelpMum Chatbot, and the HelpMum ADVISER. She assisted them with installing our vaccination tracker and also help them gain access to our HelpMum chatbot on their mobile devices, which will assist them in monitoring their child's vaccination schedule, providing accurate vaccine information, and ensuring timely immunization. We also pasted our posters which contains two bar codes that makes accessing our our HelpMum Chatbot and HelpMum vaccination tracker app easier.

The mission behind the integration of our digital innovations into primary health centers across Nigeria is to ensure that children get the vaccines they need to live healthy lives and also to empower mothers and caregivers with the resources they need to ensure their little ones get vaccinated.

ADVISER

In regions with limited access to healthcare, childbirth often occurs at home or in the homes of community birth attendants, where hygiene standards may be inadequate, leading to a higher incidence of infection among newborns and mothers. This poses serious risks to both mothers and infants and contributes to elevated mortality and morbidity rates. Our initiative, the HelpMum Clean Birth Kit, addresses this pressing issue by providing essential tools for maintaining a sterile birthing environment. By utilizing our kits, mothers and birth attendants can significantly reduce the likelihood of infection during childbirth. These kits not only ensure hygienic practices, but also promote safer delivery methods, ultimately enhancing maternal and neonatal health outcomes in underserved communities.

The HelpMum team in partnership with visited Total Garden Garden, Yemetu in Ibadan, Oyo State, to distribute the HelpMum clean birth kits to pregnant women in the community. During our visit, we explained how valuable each item in the kit is, and we took down information about their due dates so that they could be monitored and have their babies registered on our vaccination tracking system when they were born.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Raji, expressed her sincere gratitude to the team, sharing that in the past, she had faced considerable anxiety about the cleanliness and safety of the different child-birthing environments and practices she had seen or witnessed in her community. With the HelpMum Clean Birth Kit, she now feels more confident and secure about her future delivery. Through our efforts,we believe that we are making strides towards reducing childbirth-related infections and promoting better health outcomes for mothers and newborns in community.

Achieving high childhood immunization coverage remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, with childhood immunization rates consistently falling short of desired targets. Despite efforts to improve access to vaccines and healthcare services, various factors contribute to the persistently low rates, such as limited healthcare services, busy schedules of mothers, financial constraints, gaps in healthcare infrastructure, and so much more. The HelpMum ADVISER is an innovative AI solution that addresses these various challenges by utilizing data and targeted interventions (vaccination drive, phone calls/ reminder SMS, travel voucher, and bus pickup and drop-off). By analyzing demographic and geographic data, the HelpMum ADVISER identifies areas with low vaccination coverage and tailors its efforts to ensure children get the vaccines they need and also strengthens the healthcare system.

For the deployment of the HelpMum ADVISER, we administered vaccines (vaccination at home) to children in 14 communities. During our outing today, we spoke to Mrs. Jadubem, who shared with our team that she has not been able to take her child for his immunization due to the lack of financial resources and her busy schedule to ensure she makes ends meet. She expressed gratitude to HelpMum for making it convenient for her to ensure her child receives the necessary vaccines.

The deployment of the HelpMum ADVISER represents a holistic approach to addressing the complex challenges surrounding childhood immunization in Nigeria. By leveraging AI technology and targeted interventions, we aim to bridge the gap in vaccination coverage, strengthen healthcare systems, and ultimately improve health outcomes for children across the country.

Super proud of our superstar medical director at HelpMum Africa, who spoke today at a Dovetail/Path panel at Skoll forum in Oxford. She discussed HelpMum innovative approach to scaling digital solutions through government adoption and open-source methodology

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“Happy World Health Day! Let’s prioritize our well-being today and every day. 💙
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The HelpMum Africa team, led by our HelpMum superstar Dr. Eniweke, will be in London next week attending the Skoll World Forum. Also, Dr. Eniweke will be speaking on a Dovetail/Path panel in Oxford alongside industry leaders, discussing how HelpMum is scaling its digital health innovation across the African continent.

Skilled birth attendants play a vital role in preventing maternal mortality by providing quality maternal care. Beyond delivering babies, they identify and manage complications like postpartum hemorrhage and provide essential support and counseling to ensure safe pregnancies and postpartum periods for both mother and baby. Ensuring that skilled birth attendants are equipped with the right resources and knowledge is crucial for optimizing maternal and infant health outcomes.

The HelpMum E-learning Platform is a powerful resource that empowers birth attendants with digital tools needed to improve their knowledge on how to conduct safe and hygienic deliveries while also enhancing vaccine uptake in their communities. This platform offers a comprehensive array of resources, such as pre-recorded training videos covering essential topics such as administering parenteral medications and performing procedures like the manual removal of the placenta and forceps/vacuum deliveries using safe methods. It also contains the HelpMum vaccination tracker which is a digital tool that enables birth attendants to register children and monitor their immunization status effectively.

Mrs. Dorcas Adesiyan is a midwife Isale Oyo Primary Health Center, Boripe local government, of Osun State. She is a beneficiary of the HelpMum free E-Learning platform, she has been empowered with digital tools that elevate the knowledge and skills she needs to deliver top-quality maternal and infant health services to help reduce maternal and infant mortality. Leveraging the knowledge she has gained from the resources on the tablet, she has been able to train a good number of midwives in her community and has also used the resources to help mothers deliver safely.

We commend Mrs. Adesiyan for her hard work and dedication, and we are grateful for the impact she is making in her community.

Continuous Integration of HelpMum's Digital Innovations in Partnership with the Oyo State Government into 9 Primary Health Centers in Oyo East Local Government of Oyo State.

Vaccines represent a significant milestone in global health and progress, saving millions of lives annually. They function by leveraging the body's immune system to create defenses against diseases, thereby reducing the likelihood of infection. Each year, immunization prevents 3.5-5 million deaths from ailments like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and measles. However, despite the immense benefits of vaccines, some parents may overlook their child's vaccination appointments for several reasons. These include a lack of understanding regarding the significance of vaccinations, misinformation regarding vaccine safety, or difficulties in accessing healthcare services.

To address these challenges, our team visited nine Primary Health Centers in Oyo East local government area in Oyo State. During these visits, we engaged with both health workers and nursing mothers, introducing them to our innovative solutions: the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, HelpMum Chatbot, and HelpMum ADVISER. We assisted in the installation of the vaccination tracker and provided access to our HelpMum chatbot on their mobile devices. These tools will enable them monitor their child's vaccination schedule, access accurate vaccine information, and ensure timely immunization. Additionally, we also pasted our banners across all the 9 primary health centers, Our banners contain two barcodes for easy access to our HelpMum Chatbot and HelpMum Vaccination Tracker app.

Our goal is to equip health workers, nursing mothers, and caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize our innovations with ease and efficiency.

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Infection is a leading cause of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality,6–10 responsible for an estimated 10.7% of all maternal and 44% of all newborn deaths globally each year. In rural communities in Nigeria, over half of all deliveries occur without the assistance of skilled birth attendants. This is attributed to the limited resources available to certain women, preventing them from obtaining necessary delivery items or accessing medical health facilities.

To mitigate these risks, we developed a meticulously crafted a solution known as the HelpMum clean birth kit. This kit comprises of vital tools and materials designed to establish a hygienic and secure delivery environment, thereby addressing the challenges associated with childbirth-related infections. This week, the HelpMum team, in collaboration with the visited Kudeti community in Oyo state to distribute the HelpMum clean birth kit to pregnant women in the community.

During our visit, we had a conversation with one of the beneficiaries. Mrs. Aderibigbe shared with us that putting together child delivery essentials that would be needed during delivery has been quite a challenge for her due to financial constraints and inflation going on in the country. She expressed her gratitude to HelpMum for the kit given to her, as it has eradicated the burden of having to get these items.

Exciting news! Jigawa state government has adopted our HelpMum Digital immunization solutions (Helpmum vaccination tracker, HelpMum ADVISER, and HelpMum chatbot), and signs an MOU with us. 

Here's what this entails:

1. HelpMum Vaccination tracker will be installed across all the 760 primary healthcare centers in the 27 local governments of Jigawa state, empowering nursing mothers to digitally track their children's immunization in their indigenous language ( Hausa).

2. HelpMum ADVISER will be integrated into primary healthcare in Jigawa state, aiding the Ministry of Health in prioritizing mothers in need of intervention using our groundbreaking AI innovation-ADVISER. This will facilitate access to transportation and vaccination services for those most in need.

3. HelpMum Chatbot will engage more nursing mothers in Jigawa state, encouraging them to prioritize immunization for their children with easy access to immunization services.

Jigawa state becomes the first northern state in Nigeria and the third overall, after Osun and Oyo states, to fully adopt our HelpMum Digital immunization solutions in Nigeria. Special thanks to the Governor of Jigawa state (Umar Namadi ) and commissioner of health (Muhammad Abdullahi Kainuwa )for making this partnership happen.

At HelpMum Africa, our mission is to strengthen government healthcare systems through innovative solutions.

Continuous Integration of HelpMum's Digital Innovations in Partnership with the Oyo State Government into 12 Primary Health Centers in Ogbomosho South Local Government of Oyo State.

For the past 200 years, vaccines have been instrumental in enhancing global health by combatting severe illnesses and greatly benefiting countless children. Since their introduction, vaccines have played a critical role in decreasing the spread of diseases like polio, measles, and smallpox. Consequently, children today have the chance to thrive in a world with fewer debilitating illnesses, leading to healthier and more joyful lives. However, nursing mothers and caregivers encounter certain challenges in ensuring their children receive these vital vaccinations, and this includes transportation difficulties, financial constraints, busy schedules, misinformation, and a lack of awareness about vaccination schedules.

This week, our team visited 12 Primary health centers in Ogbomosho South, Oyo State. During our visit, we engaged with health workers, nursing mothers and fathers present at the health center, introducing them to our innovations, the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, HelpMum Chatbot, and the HelpMum ADVISER.We assisted them with installing our vaccination tracker and also help them gain access to our HelpMum chatbot on their mobile devices, which will assist them in monitoring their child's vaccination schedule, providing accurate vaccine information, and ensuring timely immunization. We also pasted our posters which contains two bar codes that makes accessing our our HelpMum Chatbot and HelpMum vaccination tracker app easier. Our objective is to ensure that health workers nursing mothers and caregivers have the requisite knowledge and competencies to effectively utilize our innovations with ease and efficiency.

To access the HelpMum Chatbot, click on this link-https://wa.me/12029799146

To download the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, click on this link-https://linktr.ee/Helpmum_vaccine_tracker

At HelpMum, our dedication to harnessing technology for positive transformation in healthcare remains unwavering. This commitment extends to enhancing children's access to life-saving vaccines through our innovative AI solution, HelpMum ADVISER. By leveraging data and targeted interventions, HelpMum ADVISER addresses the diverse challenges nursing mothers face in ensuring their children receive the necessary immunizations. The HelpMum ADVISER utilizes advanced algorithms and data-driven methodologies to identify nursing mothers needing specific interventions incorporated into the HelpMum ADVISER, these interventions include personalized phone calls, travel vouchers, bus pick-up and drop-off, and vaccination drives. This comprehensive approach ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to nursing mothers who need them the most, thereby playing a pivotal role in reducing the prevalence of vaccine-preventable diseases among children.

During our recent deployment of the HelpMum ADVISER, we had the opportunity of
interacting with Mrs. Adetayo, a resident of one of the communities we visited. Mrs. Adetayo recounted how, in the past, accessing vaccines for her children had been a cumbersome task, which often required long journeys to her registered health facility. She expressed her gratitude to HelpMum for the convenience and accessibility to the vaccine her child needs through the HelpMum ADVISER.

The HelpMum ADVISER represents a significant step forward in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in low and middle-income countries. By harnessing the power of AI, we aim to ensure that every child receives the necessary vaccinations, paving the way for a healthier and brighter future.

Continuous Integration of HelpMum's Digital Innovations in Partnership with the Oyo State Government into 10 Primary Health Centers in Iseyin Local Government of Oyo State.

Childhood vaccination stands as a crucial investment in securing the future of children globally. These vaccines serve as essential shields, protecting children from severe and potentially life-threatening diseases. Despite the benefits they offer, it's concerning that some parents still overlook their child's vaccination appointments. This unfortunate circumstance can arise from factors such as insufficient awareness regarding vaccination importance, misinformation or misconceptions about vaccine safety, or difficulties in accessing healthcare services.

This week, we visited 10 primary health centers in Iseyin, a local government area in Ibadan, Oyo State. During our visits, we introduced the health workers to our innovative digital solutions, namely the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, HelpMum Chatbot, and HelpMum ADVISER, which are designed to enhance their roles and make their work more efficient. We also conducted informative sessions on how our innovations work and how to use them. Our major objective is to equip health workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize and also guide nursing mothers and caregivers on how to use our innovations efficiently.

The mission behind the continuous integration of our digital innovations into primary health centers is to ensure that children get the vaccines they need to live healthy lives and also to empower mothers and caregivers with the resources they need to ensure their little ones get vaccinated. Through our ongoing efforts, we aspire to bridge gaps in vaccination awareness and vaccine accessibility, safeguarding the well-being of children and nurturing a healthier society.

To access the HelpMum Chatbot, click on this link-https://wa.me/12029799146

To download the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker, click on this link-https://linktr.ee/Helpmum_vaccine_tracker

Language barriers pose a significant obstacle for nursing mothers seeking access to essential vaccination information. This includes details about the benefits, potential side effects, and post-vaccination care for their young ones. When mothers cannot access this vital information due to language barriers, it can foster misconceptions or fears regarding vaccines. Consequently, this may lead to avoidance or reluctance on the part of mothers to vaccinate their children.

The HelpMum Vaccination Tracker empowers thousands of nursing mothers by providing them with the tools to monitor their children's immunization schedules, thus helping to prevent vaccine-related diseases. The HelpMum Vaccination Tracker is now available in three additional languages (Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa), and the decision to add these languages is driven by our commitment to overcoming language barriers and ensuring accessibility for all Nigerian mothers, regardless of their location.

At HelpMum, we are actively working to empower nursing mothers with the necessary tools to make informed decisions about their children's health. This initiative reflects our dedication to breaking down barriers and ensuring equitable access to essential vaccination information for nursing mothers across Nigeria.

If you happen to know any nursing mother, we kindly request you to share the following link with them. They can download our HelpMum Vaccination Tracker app from either the Google Play Store or the App Store (iOS) using the link in our bio or below
https://linktr.ee/Helpmum_vaccine_tracker

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In many parts of the world, complications during childbirth are a leading cause of maternal mortality. To prevent these complications, skilled birth attendance is a crucial component of providing quality maternal care. This involves the presence of a skilled health worker during childbirth to provide appropriate medical interventions and ensure a safe delivery.

The HelpMum E-learning Platform is a platform created to empower Community birth attendants with digital tools needed to carry out safe and hygienic deliveries and also improve vaccine uptake in their communities. The digital tool contains our HelpMum vaccination tracker and pre-recorded training videos on essential topics such as providing parenteral medications, carrying out procedures (i.e., manual removal of the placenta and forceps/vacuum deliveries) using safe and hygienic methods, and many more. Most of these women use the resources provided to train other midwives, traditional birth attendants, and nurses in their communities to render quality healthcare services to pregnant women and their babies.

Our WCW today is Mrs. Omolaja Adenike, a midwife who works at the Oke Baale Primary Health Center in Osogbo Local Government, Osun State. She is a beneficiary of the HelpMum E-learning platform, and she has utilized the pre-recorded resources on the tablet to enhance her understanding of effective maternal and child health practices. Leveraging the knowledge she has gained from the resources on the tablet, she has been able to train other midwives in her community who have also used the resources to help mothers deliver safely.

Mrs. Omolaja has been doing an incredible job applying the knowledge provided in the resources on the tablet to help pregnant women in low-resourced communities have a safe and hygienic delivery. We are super proud of her.

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Childhood vaccination programs serve as pillars of public health, which is crucial in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and decreasing global morbidity and mortality rates. For these programs to achieve their intended impact, it is essential that vaccines are administered to the right child in a timely manner. However, the success of vaccination programs depends not only on vaccine availability but also on the effectiveness of delivery mechanisms, and this would involve creating innovative solutions to ensure the accessibility of vaccines and resources necessary to encourage compliance among nursing mothers in taking their children for their immunization.

With the assistance of our AI innovation, ADVISER, we have been able to tackle the different obstacles encountered by nursing mothers in rural communities. With ADVISER, we are able to successfully identify and address the unique challenges arising from limited access to healthcare and resources. By leveraging data-driven insights, we have been able to tailor our interventions (vaccination drive, phone calls/ reminder SMS, travel voucher, and bus pickup and drop-off) effectively to help nursing mothers, resulting in a remarkable increase in vaccination coverage within these underserved areas.

Today, we administered vaccines (vaccination at home) to children in 21 communities for the deployment of HelpMum ADVISER. During our outing today, we spoke to Mrs. Lateef, who shared with our team that she has not been able to take her child for his immunization due to lack of financial resources. She also expressed her gratitude to HelpMum for calling her to remind her about her child's vaccination and for also coming to her home with a nurse to administer the vaccines to her child. Through our targeted approach, we are making significant strides in protecting children from vaccine-preventable illnesses and ultimately enhancing the health outcomes and well-being of children.

Happy International Women's Day

We celebrate and stand with women all around the world.

At HelpMum, we recognize the invaluable contributions of women to our society and are committed to continually improving the lives and health outcomes of women. We believe that every woman deserves access to quality healthcare and support, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with women everywhere, working towards a future where every woman can live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.

In today's world, where misinformation spread rapidly, access to accurate and reliable vaccination information is crucial. The HelpMum chatbot is at the forefront of providing its users with high-quality vaccination information. One of its key functionalities is the Vaccine Information function, which helps to dispel common myths, addresses misconceptions, and offers evidence-based facts about vaccines,this  ensures that our users have access to trustworthy information that builds confidence in vaccines and promotes vaccination uptake within communities.

The HelpMum Chatbot has been seamlessly integrated into both the HelpMum Vaccination Tracker and the HelpMum Al Innovation-ADVISER.This integration has enhanced user experience by providing a comprehensive platform for tracking vaccination schedules and accessing personalized advice and information on immunization. Whether users are monitoring their child's vaccination milestones or seeking guidance on their child's immunization needs.

HelpMum is revolutionizing the way people access vaccination information. By harnessing the power of technology, HelpMum is breaking down barriers to information and empowering its users to take control of their children's health.