According to WHO, Guatemala’s maternal mortality rate was 94 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 births occur in health centers, but this percentage is significantly lower in rural areas. Most of these maternal deaths are preventable.
Delft Imaging has collaborated with Fundación EHAS to implement BabyChecker in Guatemala. Since 2024, BabyChecker has been introduced in primary healthcare settings to improve pregnancy risk screening and early identification of complications. This enables local health workers to conduct obstetric ultrasound scans with minimal training, ensuring more timely and informed referrals for expectant mothers.
This initiative reflects our goal to expand access to essential maternal health services in rural and resource-constrained environments.
