FarmHand
October 2, 2023
NutriScan uses Artificial Intelligence to detect malnutrition in children through a multimodal approach, integrating image analysis with physical assessments. Healthcare providers especially those in the rural areas can leverage nutrican to identify malnutrition early and deliver timely, effective interventions.
18%
Malnutriation rate in Ghana
1000
Images trained
95%
Accurate rate
Nutri
Scan
Problem
Malnutrition in children is a major public health crisis in Ghana, with 18.8% of children under five stunted and 4.7% wasted. Rates in Northern Ghana are even higher, reaching up to 33%. Malnutrition causes developmental delays, increases infection risk, and can lead to death. Early detection is crucial for effective intervention, enabling timely nutritional support that saves lives and improves long-term outcomes. Current challenges include inadequate training of community health workers, inefficient data management, and the overshadowing focus on malaria treatment, leading to undetected malnutrition and persistent health issues among affected children
Solution
NutriScan uses AI to detect malnutrition in children through a multimodal approach, integrating image analysis with physical assessments. Healthcare providers especially those in the rural areas can leverage nutrican to identify malnutrition early and deliver timely, effective interventions
Team
Thompson Humphrey (Nutritionist) Felix Nanor (AI Engineer), Grace (Researcher), Xorse Senanu (Product Manager), Brian Dzansi (Lead)
NutriScan and the SDG Goals
Good Health and Well-being
Early detection of malnutrition ensures timely interventions that enhance children's health, reduce mortality, and improve physical and cognitive development.
Quality Education
Improving children's nutrition contributes to better cognitive development, which enhances their ability to learn and succeed in education.
Reduced Inequalities
Preventing malnutrition breaks the cycle of poverty by ensuring children grow up healthy, capable of achieving their full potential, and contributing productively to society.
No Poverty
Preventing malnutrition breaks the cycle of poverty by ensuring children grow up healthy, capable of achieving their full potential, and contributing productively to society.
Become a partner
Join us in the fight against child malnutrition in Ghana. Your support can help provide life-saving early detection tools, ensuring every child gets the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we can break the cycle of malnutrition and unlock the potential of an entire generation.
Contact us
Micheal@nodeeight.org
info@nodeeight.org