Saving Lives with Innovation: Dr. Abiodun Adereni's Mission to Reduce Maternal Mortality

His work focuses on ensuring safe childbirth and increasing vaccination rates in underserved rural areas. 

He is deeply committed to reducing maternal and infant mortality by addressing the critical healthcare gaps that affect these communities.

Dr Adereni is doing this through HelpMum, an organization dedicated to reducing maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria through innovative, low-cost mobile technology solutions.

The social enterprise initially developed Nigeria’s first publicly available e-learning platform for traditional birth attendants.

The platform was created in response to the high rates of maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria

HelpMum’s initiatives later evolved into the development and distribution of “HelpMum Clean Birth Kits,” which provide essential sterile delivery materials to ensure safe childbirth in rural areas. 

His work extends to leveraging technology for healthcare improvements. 

He led the development of AI tools like ADVISER, which boosts vaccination uptake by providing tailored support based on geographic and logistical factors. 

Adereni holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Ibadan and has been recognized with several awards, including the Ashoka Fellowship and the Waislitz Global Citizen COVID-19 Response Award.