VOICED : In Rwanda sending a text can save a babys life

The video discusses maternal care in Rwanda, focusing on the registration and monitoring of pregnancies through a national database. It highlights the role of health workers in tracking pregnancies and responding to emergencies. The video also addresses the challenges faced in maternal health and the significant improvements made, particularly in reducing infant mortality rates over the past decade.

What is the initial step in registering a pregnant woman in Rwanda's national database?

• Sending a simple text message

• Visiting a health center

• Filling out a paper form

• Calling a hotline

How long are pregnant women monitored after giving birth in Rwanda?

• One week

• Two weeks

• One month

• Two months

Who takes over the care of women after the initial monitoring period post-birth?

• New carers

• Community leaders

• Family members

• Local doctors

What action is taken when a woman goes into labor at home?

• A family member assists her

• A health worker is sent to her home

• She is left to deliver at home

• She is taken to the nearest health center

By how much has infant mortality in Rwanda decreased over the last decade?

• From 100 to 50 per 1000 births

• From 70 to 31 per 1000 births

• From 90 to 40 per 1000 births

• From 80 to 35 per 1000 births