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Komfot Health is Building a WhatsApp Bot for Post-Abortion Care in Nigeria

Martha Odutola2 months Ago1 Mins read54

Written by Martha Odutola

Every day in Nigeria, 54 women lose their lives due to complications from unsafe abortions. These deaths are not just numbers; they represent mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends, lives that could have been saved with access to timely, safe, and stigma-free care.

Recognizing this urgent need, Komfot Health is developing a WhatsApp bot designed to connect women with post-abortion care services. The goal is simple but powerful: make care more accessible, confidential, and supportive for women who too often fall through the cracks of Nigeria’s healthcare system.

Breaking Barriers with Technology

In a society where abortion remains a sensitive and stigmatized subject, many women hesitate to seek help. For some, fear of judgment keeps them silent; for others, lack of access to trusted providers makes care impossible.

Komfot Health’s WhatsApp bot aims to remove those barriers. By leveraging a platform that millions of Nigerians already use daily, the bot creates a safe entry point where women can:

Confidentially access information about safe post-abortion care.

Get connected to qualified providers who can deliver the support they need.

Navigate stigma-free channels, ensuring privacy at every step.

Why Post-Abortion Care Matters

Unsafe abortion is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Nigeria. But beyond survival, post-abortion care is about ensuring women can recover physically and emotionally, with dignity and without shame.

Unfortunately, many health systems under-serve this need, leaving women isolated and at risk of severe complications such as infections, infertility, or even death. By meeting women where they are on WhatsApp, Komfot Health is rethinking access in a way that is human-centered and lifesaving.

A Step Toward Safer Futures

Komfot Health’s innovation is not just about technology; it’s about restoring dignity and choice. By embedding care into everyday communication tools, they are taking a bold step toward reducing preventable deaths and reshaping how women in Nigeria access reproductive healthcare.

As Komfot Health continues developing this tool, one truth stands out: no woman should die because she lacked access to safe care. With technology as a bridge, the future looks more hopeful for women across Nigeria.