Published on 25 February 2026
3 minutes
Recently, Daimo News reported on the significant strides made by Dawa Health in providing antenatal care to pregnant women in Lusaka, Zambia, with the innovative BabyChecker.
BabyChecker is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) designed to analyze obstetric ultrasound scans to identify risks in pregnancy. This groundbreaking technology allows scans to be easily acquired with a handheld ultrasound device by any frontline health worker within just two minutes. Tailored for ease of use, BabyChecker empowers frontline healthcare providers—including community health workers (CHWs, nurses, and midwives—to swiftly screen for pregnancy risks. This enables them to make well-informed and timely referrals for life-saving interventions.
