The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has hosted the MATERN AID 360 Seminar, an initiative focused on using digital solutions to support maternal and child health in Nigeria.

The seminar was held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Deans Conference Hall, School of Health Technology, FUTO.

Focus on Digital Solutions for Maternal Health

The seminar centred on the topic:

"Interactive Digital Solution for Self-Risk Assessment & Support to Improve Maternal & Child Health in Nigeria."

The initiative seeks to explore how digital technology can be applied to help mothers assess potential health risks and access timely support.

Through the MATERN AID 360 initiative, participants were introduced to the idea of using interactive digital tools to complement existing maternal and child healthcare systems.

A Step Towards Better Care

Maternal and child health remains an important area of public health, with access to timely information and appropriate healthcare support playing a significant role in improving outcomes for mothers and children.

The seminar provided an avenue for participants to engage with ideas surrounding technology, healthcare and digital support systems.

Discussions focused on the potential of innovative digital solutions to empower mothers with information and tools that could help them recognise risks and seek appropriate assistance when necessary.

MATERN AID 360 seminar at FUTO

Seminar Successfully Concluded

According to the FUTO SUG Directorate of Information and Public Relations, the MATERN AID 360 Seminar was successfully concluded after bringing together ideas, discussions and perspectives centred on improving maternal and child health.

The engagement was described as an insightful and impactful session, with participants exploring the possibilities presented by the initiative.

The event also highlighted the growing role technology can play in addressing challenges within the healthcare sector.

Connecting Technology With Healthcare

As technology continues to influence different sectors of society, initiatives such as MATERN AID 360 demonstrate how digital tools can be explored beyond conventional applications.

For maternal and child health, digital platforms can potentially provide accessible information, risk-assessment support and connections to appropriate assistance.

However, digital tools are best viewed as a complement to professional healthcare rather than a replacement for qualified medical care.

A Brighter Future for Mothers and Children

The successful conclusion of the seminar represents another engagement around the intersection of technology and healthcare.

By bringing attention to digital approaches for maternal and child health, MATERN AID 360 seeks to contribute to conversations around better access to information, early identification of potential risks and timely support.

The initiative's focus on empowering mothers through technology also reflects the importance of making healthcare information more accessible and easier to engage with.

The seminar has now concluded, but the conversations around innovative approaches to maternal and child health continue.

MATERN AID 360: Better Care, a Brighter Future for Mothers and Children.