Innovations Item Code: IN-2024-2100106
Sector: Health/Telemedicine
Description:
Our innovation, FamiPlan Care, is a comprehensive mobile application designed to revolutionize family planning and reproductive health in Nigeria. It delivers essential healthcare information about family planning and contraception in various local languages, offers personalized contraceptive recommendations based on WHO guidelines, connects users to nearby pharmaceutical stores, and allows booking sessions with certified OB/GYN doctors for personalized consultations, all aimed at empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Stage of Innovation: Proof of Concept (You have created something to show the innovation can work)
Problem:
We aim to address the pressing issue of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions in Nigeria, where access to reliable family planning information and services is limited. Unsafe abortions contribute significantly to maternal mortality, and our solution seeks to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, ultimately reducing maternal mortality rates and improving overall well-being.
Unique Selling Point: People seeking family planning solutions in Nigeria often rely on fragmented sources of information, limited access to healthcare professionals, and challenges in obtaining contraceptive materials. Existing solutions offer information or access to services, but they often lack integration and personalized guidance. In contrast, FamiPlan Care provides a comprehensive platform that combines healthcare information in local languages, personalized contraceptive recommendations, access to nearby pharmacies, and tele-medicine consultations. By offering this integrated approach, FamiPlan Care addresses the diverse needs of users, empowering them with accurate information, personalized guidance, and convenient access to contraceptive services, thus filling critical gaps in existing offerings.