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For the poor and for those located in remote regions, two apps have come as a boon.
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Oct 09 2020
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For the poor and for those located in remote regions, two apps have come as a boon.
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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.

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



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