Toward an Electronic Pregnancy Registry in The Gambia: Linking up Maternal and Newborn Health Data Using the Smart Paper Technology
Neonatal Medicine
Toward an Electronic Pregnancy Registry in The Gambia: Linking up Maternal and Newborn Health Data Using the Smart Paper Technology
Neonatal Medicine

Toward an Electronic Pregnancy Registry in The Gambia: Linking up Maternal and Newborn Health Data Using the Smart Paper Technology

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2025 Feb 1;44(2S):S119-S122. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004677. Epub 2025 Feb 14.

ABSTRACT

Smart Paper Technology, an innovative paper-to-digital system implemented at Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital in The Gambia links maternal and newborn health information with immunization records. In 9 months, Smart Paper Technology facilitated over 3500 mother-child connections, replacing traditional paper-based registers and ensuring DHIS2 interoperability. This pilot enhances reporting and data availability, advancing maternal vaccine safety surveillance in resource-limited settings.

PMID:39951362 | DOI:10.1097/INF.0000000000004677