Watch | How Mobile Apps in India and Germany Are Saving Lives

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Uploaded: 2020-10-09T15:17:03+05:30
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Description: For the poor and for those located in remote regions, two apps have come as a boon.

For the poor and for those located in remote regions, two apps have come as a boon.

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For the poor and for those located in remote regions, two apps have come as a boon.

watch how mobile apps in india and germany are saving lives

Maria (17) was a homeless young woman in Berlin when the 'Mokli' app became a lifesaver for her.

The app helped her access doctors, overnight accommodation and food services, and is thus a great help for homeless people across Berlin.

Similarly, in India, the 'Arogya Sakhi' app, the brainchild of urogynecologist Aparna Hegde, is helping pregnant women in rural parts of Maharashtra.

'Arogya Sakhi' lets ASHA workers diagnose and provide prenatal care to mothers who cannot access hospitals.

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