TED: Maternal and child health is a human right | Aparna Hegde

The transcript discusses a tragic case of maternal death due to systemic healthcare issues in India. It highlights the need for scalable solutions, such as using mobile technology to provide healthcare information and training. The NGO Arman was created to address these gaps, offering services like voice calls to empower women with critical health information. The programs have reached millions, showing significant impact and potential for expansion. The response to COVID-19 further emphasized the importance of robust primary healthcare systems.

What was the primary reason for the woman's death in the story?

• A terminal illness

• Anemia and preventable conditions

• Lack of access to any healthcare

• A rare genetic disorder

What technological tool did the speaker propose to use to address healthcare gaps?

• Internet

• Radio

• Television

• Mobile phone

What is the name of the NGO founded by the speaker?

• Wellness Foundation

• Care India

• Health for All

• Arman

How did Arman's programs empower women?

• By providing financial aid

• By offering employment opportunities

• By arming them with information to challenge societal norms

• By giving them free medical check-ups

What was a significant outcome of the Kilkare and Mobile Academy programs?

• Providing free medication

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Building new hospitals

• Training over 130,000 health workers

Why is maternal and child health considered a human right according to the speaker?

• Because it ensures global progress

• Because it leads to economic growth

• Because it is a natural life event

• Because it is a fundamental aspect of human dignity

What was the response of Arman's tech platform during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• It provided financial support to families

• It focused solely on COVID-19 information

• It was repurposed to create a virtual clinic

• It was shut down temporarily