Saving mothers with portable ultrasound

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People Fixing the World

2025-12-16

23 分钟
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The World Health Organisation recommends all pregnant women should have at least one ultrasound before six months. However, only half of women do in sub-Saharan Africa. This week we visit Kenya to see how portable ultrasound devices are flagging up any issues early. And how AI could overcome the barrier of not having enough trained midwives on the ground. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producers: Calvin Manika, Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills (Image: A midwife gives a pregnant woman an ultrasound scan, BBC/Davis Ojiambo)
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