AI mitigating India's maternal health crisis

Technology Jul 02, 2025

India is turning to AI to help lower its high maternal mortality rates, especially in rural communities.
Google DeepMind and ARMMAN have created AI tools that spot which moms might stop using health programs, looking at things like age and education.
This helps health workers reach out before anyone slips through the cracks.

Dropout rates from maternal care programs have dropped by 30%

Thanks to these AI models, dropout rates from maternal care programs have dropped by 30%, and complicated pregnancies are being flagged earlier for extra support.
The project also works with Kilkari, a government program, to send health messages at the right time and in local languages—making sure more moms get the info they need when it matters most.