Samatha Anemia App
Digitizing Healthcare Program Delivery to Solve the Anemia Problem in Children in Telangana
Challenges
- Telangana faced a significant challenge in addressing anemia among children, with nearly 10 million school-going children requiring health assessments and intervention. The initial approach involved designing and distributing printed health cards to track anemia levels, a solution that was not only logistically cumbersome but also inefficient, requiring extensive manual work by multiple stakeholders, including healthcare workers, schools, and parents. The challenge was to develop a solution that:
- Mapped anemia levels across the state in real-time.
- Minimized manual errors and logistical overhead.
- Delivered actionable insights for timely intervention.
Developed an app to digitize the anemia program’s delivery system
SAMATHA ANEMIA APP – DIGITIZING CHILD HEALTHCARE FOR A STRONGER FUTURE
Screening with Digital Health Profiles
Real-Time Condition Mapping
Smart Notifications
Healthcare Workers
with Government Infrastructure
Decision-Making with Data Insights
Solution
Ebani Tech proposed and developed the Samatha App, a comprehensive digital solution designed to streamline the healthcare delivery system for addressing anemia in children. By replacing printed health cards with a mobile app, the program became more economical, efficient, and scalable, ensuring precise data collection and actionable insights.
Key Features of the Samatha App:
1. Individual Profile Creation:
- Every child in the state received a unique digital health profile.
- Data was auto-populated from existing school records to minimize manual entry errors.
2. Health Worker Scheduling and Notifications:
- Enabled healthcare workers to plan and schedule school visits for anemia testing.
- Sent automated reminders and notifications to healthcare workers for upcoming schedules.
3. Anemia Condition Mapping:
- Incorporated a structured system to classify children’s health status:
- -Healthy
- -Moderately Anemic
- -Anemic
- -Severely Anemic
- Automatically generated results based on health data entered, categorizing each child’s condition in real time.
4. Parental Guidance and Communication:
- Sent personalized SMS notifications to parents based on their child’s health status:
- -Dietary suggestions for moderately anemic children.
- -Reminders for Monday iron-folic acid tablet distribution in schools for anemic children.
- -Guidance for hospital visits in severe cases.
5. Incentives for Healthcare Workers:
- Introduced a gamification model to encourage prompt action:
- -Healthcare workers received stars and certificates for completing tasks on time, fostering motivation.
- -Delays were flagged to senior healthcare leaders for intervention.
6. Scalability and Integration:
- The app became a critical component of Telangana’s anemia healthcare delivery program, integrating seamlessly with existing health and education infrastructure.
Built features for statewide mapping and monitoring of anemia in school kids
Result
The Samatha App revolutionized anemia program delivery in Telangana, achieving remarkable results:
- 1. Statewide Coverage: Every school and child across Telangana was mapped and monitored, ensuring no one was left behind.
- 2. Data-Driven Action: The state’s health ministry now has access to real-time data for decision-making, enabling targeted interventions where they are needed most.
- 3. Improved Efficiency: Eliminated the logistical challenges of managing physical health cards, saving time and resources.
- 4. Behavioral Change and Engagement:
- - Parents were actively involved in their child’s health journey through personalized guidance and timely communication.
- - Healthcare workers were motivated to deliver on their responsibilities through recognition and rewards.
- 5. Integrated Ecosystem: The digital solution is now a core component of Telangana’s anemia healthcare delivery framework, setting a precedent for other states to replicate.
Designed features that build unique digital health profiles
Designed and integrated an anemia classification system
Conclusion
The Samatha App demonstrates how technology-driven innovation can address complex public health challenges at scale. By digitizing the anemia program delivery system, Ebani Tech enabled real-time tracking, personalized interventions, and streamlined operations, resulting in improved health outcomes for millions of children.
This initiative not only empowered Telangana’s healthcare ecosystem but also showcased the potential of digital solutions to drive systematic change, ensuring a healthier future for India’s next generation.
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