MediBot Afrika

MediBot Afrika empowers Community Health Workers with AI-driven diagnostic tools, smart triage systems, and intelligent referral support bridging the healthcare gap in Africa’s underserved regions. With 95% diagnostic accuracy and real-time decision guidance, it transforms how frontline healthcare is delivered.

Innovation Details

MediBot Afrika is an AI-powered healthcare solution designed to transform community health delivery in Africa by equipping Community Health Workers (CHWs) with intelligent diagnostic support, smart triage systems, and evidence-based referral tools. With limited access to healthcare professionals in many rural regions, MediBot Afrika bridges a critical gap by providing CHWs with the digital tools needed to assess, diagnose, and refer patients accurately and efficiently. The system ensures that even the most underserved communities receive timely, quality healthcare guidance and interventions.

At the heart of MediBot Afrika is a powerful AI engine that analyzes patient symptoms, vital signs, and medical history using machine learning and evidence-based protocols. This analysis enables CHWs to receive accurate diagnostic suggestions, assign triage priority levels, and determine appropriate treatments or referrals. The platform also factors in local disease prevalence, severity scores, and real-time facility capacity to provide intelligent referral guidance ensuring patients are directed to the right care at the right time. This reduces unnecessary referrals and optimizes limited medical resources.

By empowering CHWs with actionable insights and continuous learning tools, MediBot Afrika not only enhances decision-making at the community level but also fosters a more inclusive and efficient healthcare system. With projected deployment in 50+ facilities, training for 1,000+ CHWs, and support for over 10,000 patients, the platform aims to achieve a 95% diagnostic accuracy rate, 50% faster triage processes, and a 30% reduction in avoidable referrals. MediBot Afrika represents a vital leap toward democratizing healthcare across Africa through scalable, AI-driven solutions.

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The team

Dr Lawrence Nderu

Principal Investigator

Gerald Njogu

Front-end developer/ Team lead

Teddy Enoch

AI/ML Engineer

Lameck Kipchumba

Back-end developer

Elizabeth Makori

Researcher

Nickson Muriithi

UI/UX Designer

Fidelity Kathure

Back-end developer