AIMEE Is Changing the Face of Mental Health Care in South Africa
When 19-year-old Zinhle first stumbled upon AIMEE, an AI-powered chatbot, she wasn’t looking for a therapist. She just wanted someone…
Author: Idayat Ajiboye
A Public Health Researcher (MPH), Data Analyst, and Writer passionate about the role of AI and data in transforming healthcare in Africa. Through research and storytelling, I connect innovation with real health challenges, opening pathways for solutions and impact.
Africa’s New Health Revolution: Meet AFIYA, the AI Doctor on WhatsApp
“Across Africa, more than 100 million people live with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. For many,…
Pregnant Women Are Not Left Out: How AI Is Transforming Maternal Care in Sub-Saharan Africa
In rural clinics in Malawi and Uganda, where there are few trained sonographers, midwives can now use a handheld AI…
Nigerian Physiologists Advocate for AI Adoption in Healthcare
The Nigerian Physiologists have called for an integration of AI in healthcare, noting AI as a Catalyst for Healthcare Improvement.…
Hybrid Diagnostics: Integrating AI with Traditional African Healthcare Systems
In Africa, AI creates tension as most people are scared AI is here to replace them in their workplaces, but…
Driving Health Innovation in Africa: Six Organisations Selected for Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator
Out of 400 international applications, six African organisations are among the ten selected worldwide to take part in Turn.io’s 2025…
Transforming Mental Health: AI Model Can Detect Depression Before Symptoms Escalate
Marking a new milestone, we are witnessing an invention that can detect depression early — an extraordinary leap given the…
Revolutionizing Care: Virtual Nurses as Nigeria’s New Healthcare Partner
Imagine waking up at 2 a.m. with a sick child in a village where the nearest clinic is hours away…
Kenya: AI-Driven Forecasting to Combat Malnutrition
“This model is a game-changer. By using data-driven AI models, you can capture more complex relationships between multiple variables that…
AI for Child Health: Transforming Pediatric Care in Africa
Every cry, heartbeat, and symptom tells a story. From saving newborns through early detection of birth asphyxia, to spotting hidden…