MTN, Gates Foundation launch $25m AI maternal health platform for 500,000 Nigerian women

The MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have unveiled a joint $25 million public health initiative. Formally launched on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the four-year program titled the Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier aims to leverage artificial intelligence, mobile technology, and telecommunications infrastructure to transform maternal healthcare delivery across Nigeria. Running from 2026 through 2030, the $25 million commitment combines di