Afya-Up is a healthtech solution—a powerful, inclusive, and intelligent mobile-first platform that delivers accessible, affordable, and accountable healthcare to every corner of Africa. Built for both patients and providers, Afya-Up bridges the critical gaps in traditional healthcare systems by combining telemedicine, digital health records, hospital integration, and personalized wellness into a unified, secure platform.

Born from Africa, for Africa, Afya-Up responds to the unique realities of the continent: stretched health systems, geographic barriers, inconsistent access to specialists, low health literacy, and limited medical infrastructure. It doesn’t just digitize healthcare—it reimagines the ecosystem from the ground up to be human-first, mobile-native, and future-ready.

Key Features and Capabilities
1. Teleconsultations (Audio, Video, and Text):
Patients can access licensed doctors in real time or by appointment for general and specialized care. The platform includes triage pathways and smart scheduling, enabling 24/7 access—even in rural or underserved regions.

2. AI-Powered Symptom Checker:
A multilingual, intelligent assistant allows users to input symptoms and receive guided health insights and recommendations, reducing panic, misinformation, and unnecessary clinic visits.

3. Digital Medical Records:
Users can securely upload, store, and share medical data including prescriptions, imaging, and lab results. This facilitates longitudinal care, continuity between providers, and faster diagnosis.

4. In-App Messaging and Follow-Ups:
Enables ongoing communication between patients and doctors. Consultations don't end with a diagnosis—they evolve into care journeys.

5. Hospital Integration (HMS):
Afya-Up connects directly with partner clinics and hospitals for referrals, admissions, queue management, and even NHIF/private insurance claims, streamlining processes for both providers and patients.

6. Emergency Access and Support:
A built-in SOS system connects users to local emergency services, ambulances, and next-of-kin. Geolocation support ensures precise response.


Afya-Up is designed to meet global health data standards while aligning with local regulations. All data is encrypted end-to-end, stored in secure regional data centers, and managed via role-based access. The system is scalable for national and continental deployment, with cloud-native infrastructure and modular microservices architecture.

Afya-Up is more than an app—it’s a movement to decentralize, democratize, and digitize health in Africa. It seeks to:
- Reduce preventable deaths through early diagnosis and education
- Improve continuity of care for chronic illnesses
- Support governments in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- Empower women, youth, and the elderly in health decision-making
- Digitally unify public-private health systems

Target Market and Reach
Afya-Up is tailored for:
- Urban & rural populations with limited access to care
- County health departments seeking tech-driven service delivery
- Hospitals and clinics desiring digital transformation
- Farmers & informal workers needing blended health-agri support
- NGOs, insurers, and donors working in health access and equity

In a continent rich in resilience yet riddled with health disparities, Afya-Up is a digital compass guiding millions toward healthier, longer lives. By merging modern medicine with cultural context, data with compassion, and care with convenience, Afya-Up stands as a testament to what African ingenuity can accomplish when powered by purpose and precision.