Imagine having to decide between buying food or paying for medical treatment. For millions of Nigerians, this is not a choice but a daily struggle. Health outcomes depend on more than just access to hospitals or doctors. Factors like income, gender, location, education, disability, and age shape who gets care and who does not. These inequalities create barriers that leave many without the help they need when it matters most. At the Centre for Human Development (CHD), the beli

Accessing healthcare remains a major challenge for many women across Africa. Distance to clinics, high costs, shortages of healthcare workers, social stigma, and limited health information prevent millions from getting timely care. Imagine if every woman could carry a trusted health companion in her pocket, available anytime and anywhere. Virtual health assistants powered by artificial intelligence (AI) offer this possibility and could transform women's healthcare across the