MTN Congo launches digital obstetric reference project to enhance maternal healthcare
Date: 2026-05-16
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
MTN Congo has officially
launched an obstetric reference project aimed at improving the management of
maternal health emergencies through digital connectivity and enhanced
coordination of care across health facilities in the country.
The initiative was launched
under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Population, Mr Jean-Rosaire
Ibara, in the presence of midwives, health sector stakeholders, and partners
including the Director General of MTN Congo, Mr Mohammed Rufai, and the World
Health Organization Representative in Congo, Mr Dossou Vincent Sodjinou.
The project, which is being
deployed from the Integrated Health Centre of Moukondo, is expected to extend
to several health facilities in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, with plans to
scale up to 50 maternity hospitals nationwide.
It is designed to strengthen
the management of obstetric emergencies through improved digital systems,
real-time connectivity, and better coordination among healthcare providers,
with the aim of reducing delays in critical maternal care.
Health officials noted that
maternal mortality remains a significant public health challenge in the
country, with an estimated six maternal deaths recorded weekly in Congo. The
new initiative is therefore positioned as a response to improving survival outcomes
for mothers through faster and more efficient medical intervention.
The project reflects a
broader effort to integrate digital solutions into healthcare delivery, with
stakeholders emphasizing that technology-driven coordination can play a
critical role in strengthening maternal and neonatal health systems.
Authorities and partners
involved in the initiative have expressed the ambition that no woman in Congo
should lose her life while giving life, underscoring the human-centered goal
behind the programme.
