Nairobi: Afya Gemma, a clinical decision support platform from Aga Khan University, has been selected for the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, standing out among nearly 3,000 global applicants. The initiative aims to help the social sector overcome barriers to utilizing generative AI through a $30 million fund and six months of support, including pro bono assistance from Google employees, technical training, and Google Cloud credits.
Afya Gemma, developed by the Aga Khan University Data Innovation Office, plans to use this opportunity to enhance its platform, providing Kenyan clinicians with real-time, evidence-based guidance tailored to local healthcare needs. The platform, drawing from anonymized health records and Kenya-specific guidelines, allows healthcare workers to access information via natural language queries.
Farhana Alarakhiya, Chief Data Innovation Officer at Aga Khan University, highlighted the platform’s potential impact, noting the significant doctor-to-patient ratio in Kenya. “By harnessing generative AI, we’re democratizing clinical knowledge,” she stated, emphasizing the importance of making healthcare insights accessible to both urban and rural clinics.
The Afya Gemma platform is set to be deployed in 40 facilities within the Aga Khan University Hospital and Aga Khan Health Services network. Its multilingual interface will cater to Kenya’s diverse healthcare workforce, providing insights aligned with local disease trends and protocols.
The selection for the Google.org Accelerator reflects Aga Khan University’s commitment to healthcare innovation in Kenya and beyond, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes through data-driven solutions in low-resource settings.