AI-powered platform aims to improve maternal healthcare in Africa
Solayo Africa, a health-tech startup, is using WhatsApp and artificial intelligence to tackle gaps in maternal healthcare across Africa. The company’s chatbot, Moma, provides personalised support for women from pregnancy through a child’s first year, integrating clinical guidance, digital engagement, and e-commerce. Founded by Oladiipo Damilola, Theresa Oyewole, and George Odiana, Solayo Africa aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, especially in rural areas. Their approach combines technology with partnerships to bridge the gap between symptom recognition and medical response.
TLDR
- Solayo Africa developed the AI-powered chatbot Moma to support maternal care via WhatsApp, offering guidance from pregnancy to postpartum.
- The platform allows users to check symptoms, track baby development, receive breastfeeding advice, and connect with medical professionals.
- Nigeria faces high maternal mortality rates, with only 43% of births attended by skilled health providers and significant risks for women.
- Moma provides stage-specific updates, vaccination tracking, and access to a curated e-commerce marketplace for maternity products.
- The company partners with hospitals and HMOs, linking digital consultations to physical healthcare, and plans to expand to other African markets.
