Africa Healthcare Get AI-Powered Multimodal, AFIYA Connect
The AI-powered initiative, known as ‘AFIYA’ launched by HubPharm Africa has the capacity to reshape healthcare delivery across the continent and promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The unveiling of the project, which was held in commemoration of the World Pharmacy Day 2025, signals a major leap forward in digital health innovation and chronic disease management.
According to HubPharm Africa, AFIYA is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), ensuring robust reliability and scalability. Accessible 24/7 via WhatsApp, the platform meets users where they already are – eliminating barriers to adoption and reaching over 500 million Africans without the need for additional downloads.
Continuing, he said that AFIYA’s features are tailored to meet Africa’s diverse healthcare needs. “It offers medication reminders and alerts, prescription refills, and drug delivery – all through WhatsApp.”
