According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Guatemala’s maternal mortality rate was 73 per 100,000 live births in 2023, with rural and Indigenous women experiencing even higher rates due to limited access to healthcare facilities. Approximately 65% of all births take place in health centers, but this percentage is significantly lower in rural areas. Most maternal deaths are preventable.
Ensuring timely access to antenatal care and skilled delivery services could help reduce these preventable deaths.
In 2024, Fundación EHAS hosted a demonstration of BabyChecker, showcasing the AI tool’s effectiveness in analysing obstetric ultrasound scans.
