Helium Health Secures $2.5M Google Grant for Maternal Care

Helium Health, a Nigerian health technology company, has secured a $2.5 million (approximately N3.4 billion) grant from Google.org to implement AI-powered clinical solutions for maternal healthcare in Nigeria. This funding is part of Google.org’s $30 million Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation, where Helium Health is the only Nigerian beneficiary among 15 global recipients.

The project will be launched in Lagos and will also cover Delta, Kano, and Oyo States. The CEO of Helium Health, Dimeji Sofowora, stated that the grant will help expand existing maternal health initiatives, aiming to reach an additional 1.9 million women over three years and contribute to a 30% reduction in maternal mortality.

Dr Shona Oluwatola, the Head of Public Health at Helium Health, emphasized the importance of early identification of pregnancy complications. The intervention, named HeliumMum, will utilize AI to assist pregnant women in recognizing health risks and connecting with healthcare providers.