Mobile Ultrasound Patrol Progam
Details of the organization
Name *
Qualcomm Wireless Reach
Country *
United States of America
Website (URL)
http://www.wirelessreach.com
Type *
Business sector entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Mobile Ultrasound Patrol Progam
Description *
Every day, around the world, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Of those deaths, 40 percent are due to injuries or conditions related to placenta complications. The only way of detecting abnormal placenta challenges is through an ultrasound. The Mobile Ultrasound Patrol program improves care for women in emerging countries through early detection and treatment of major causes of maternal mortality by providing medical examinations in rural villages of Morocco, with reading physicians providing diagnoses in city centers in Morocco and France. This public private partnership also collaborated with Morocco's Ministry of Health.
Project website
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/wireless-reach
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Morocco
Status *
Completed
from 01/01/2013
to
12/06/2014
Partners
Trice Imaging Sony Sonosite
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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E-health
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Project type *
Project
