In 2019, Kenya’s neonatal mortality was unacceptably high at 20 deaths per 1000 live births. Mobile WACh Neo is a randomized controlled trial that seeks to understand whether our digital health strategy effectively tackles Kenya’s high rate of neonatal mortality. We provide mothers with safe, free access to information and care-seeking guidance through our innovative SMS communication platform to support preparation for labor, early postpartum and neonatal care, and family planning.
Our mothers can connect to a healthcare worker, who increase “real-time” identification of neonatal danger signs, and guide appropriate care seeking. Our solution focuses on the period close to delivery when risk to mothers and infants is highest.
