An m-health strategy to reduce pre-eclampsia and maternal and infant death in Tanzania

The research described in this video tested the use of mobile phones to improve awareness and the management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, the second highest cause of maternal mortality in Tanzania. As a result, government officials are assessing the potential of this mobile health solution, for the real-time management of antenatal care. 
Read the project description on the IDRC website: bit.ly/3cPrJ2Y
This video is part of a series that captures results from the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) initiative. Go to the full playlist: bit.ly/2NB9Hro to watch videos about each of the 19 research teams and the two Health Policy and Research Organizations that collaborated to generate evidence and influence policy and practices to improve maternal and child health. There are also 12 videos that explore important cross cutting themes and an impacts video highlighting some of the initiative’s successes in making a difference for women, children, and the entire population.
Read more about IMCHA on the IDRC website: bit.ly/3nFo7Dd
Vidéo disponible en français: bit.ly/2NOdwcG