19/01/2026
Last week, our colleague Julio returned to Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
Since 2021, we have been conducting field research and data collection for in the heartland of the country, where antenatal care often faces systemic challenges.
BabyChecker enables frontline healthcare workers to perform a 1-minute ultrasound scan using six sweeps and receive three key obstetric results instantly, without internet connectivity.
During his visit, Julio, our Head of Research and Development for ultrasound, toured several Peripheral Health Units to meet with users, review scan performance, and, most importantly, listen to their experiences and feedback.
📝Key findings this year:
👉More first-trimester scans, encouraging earlier ANC visits
👉A rise in rescans and referrals, improving pregnancy follow-up
👉Consistent local feedback on how BabyChecker supports daily clinical work
This annual engagement is essential. It helps us strengthen implementation and better understand the real-world use and impact of AI in maternal care.
We thank our local experts in Sierra Leone and our partners: Lion Heart Medical Centre, and Radboudumc for their continued collaboration.
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