Authors : Ololo Emmanuel Chimezie; Ibe Perpetual Nwakaego; Ozoemena Gabriel Chinedu

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug676

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Abstract : Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in many rural communities in Nigeria, including Mgbirichi Village. This study aims to investigate how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools can be leveraged to curb maternal mortality by improving access to maternal healthcare services, health information dissemination, emergency response, and patient monitoring. The objectives are to identify the factors contributing to maternal mortality in Mgbirichi Village, develop an ICT-based intervention framework, and evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing maternal healthcare delivery. The study adopted a descriptive survey and system development methodology. Primary data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations involving pregnant women, healthcare workers, and community stakeholders. The proposed system was designed using a web-based architecture that integrates mobile communication technologies for antenatal reminders, health education, emergency alerts, and patient record management. Software tools utilized include PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XAMPP, while hardware components comprised smartphones, computers, and internet-enabled devices. The results indicate that the deployment of ICT tools significantly improved maternal health awareness, increased attendance at antenatal clinics, enhanced communication between patients and healthcare providers, and facilitated timely emergency interventions. The study concludes that leveraging ICT tools can substantially reduce maternal mortality rates in rural communities such as Mgbirichi Village by promoting efficient healthcare delivery and informed decision-making among expectant mothers and healthcare professionals.

Keywords : Maternal Mortality; Information and Communication Technology (ICT); mHealth; Maternal Healthcare; Rural Healthcare.

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