Angola now has a technological platform that monitors pregnant women by sending messages with advice and reminders during pregnancy.
Denominated My friend, technological innovation already has more than 30 thousand registered pregnant women, who receive weekly messages with some useful advice and alerts.
"Implemented and developed by Appy People, the pilot was led by Maternidade Lucrécia Paim, supported by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Unitel“, said the general director of Appy People, Pedro Beirão, promoter of the technological solution.
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The general director of Azancot Menezes Maternal and Child Hospital said that the “Monami” platform will help women have information about measures to prevent complications during pregnancy, which can lead to death.
According to Pedro Beirão, the “Monami” platform aims to bring information about nutrition, appointment reminders, as well as reinforce knowledge about maternal health, including a voice system, for women who live in remote areas and who cannot read.
