Nigeria’s HelpMum app helps save children
By DW
29 October 2022 |
2:42 pm
In Nigeria, a smart solution was developed to minimize infant mortality. The HelpMum app notifies mothers about their children's vaccination appointments — a helpful tool for moms in rural areas.
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