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Nigeria's Helium Health gets $2.5m Google.org grant to deploy AI in maternal healthcare
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Nigerian e-health startup, Helium Health, has received a US$2.5 million grant from Google.org. The funding will support the deployment of clinical AI models through Helium Health's maternal health initiative, HeliumMum, across Lagos, Delta, Kano, and Oyo states, with Lagos as the main launchpad. They will also join a Google.org Accelerator program for technical support.
Why it matters
This significant grant and technical support will accelerate AI adoption in Nigerian healthcare, improving maternal health outcomes and showcasing local innovation.
- Eligibility
- Nigerian e-health startup focused on maternal healthcare with existing Electronic Medical Records/Hospital Management Information System (EMR/HMIS) product.
- Funding
- US$2.5 million grant and participation in a Google.org Accelerator program with technical support from Google engineers and AI product experts.
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