Helen Mengistu

Ethiopian tech entrepreneur and founder of a health technology startup improving maternal healthcare in Africa.

Helen Mengistu, born in 1989, is the founder of FemTech Global, an AI-driven platform reducing maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Her system uses SMS and mobile apps to track pregnancy risks, reaching 200K+ women in Ethiopia and Kenya. A Harvard-trained epidemiologist, Mengistu's work bridges technology and healthcare gaps, earning her a 2020 UN Women's Empowerment Principles Award. She co-authored the 《Digital Frontiers in Maternal Health》 report for WHO, advocating for inclusive tech policies. Mengistu's TEDx Talk 'Reimagining Healthcare with Mobile Tech' highlights community-driven innovation. She mentors young African coders through Code for Africa, fostering a generation of health tech leaders.