gabrielmahia/dawa-ai

💊 Kenya medicine information in Swahili — drug interactions, dosage guidance, and pharmacy locator from KEBS/KMPDB data # 💊 Dawa AI — Kenya Medicine Information in Swahili > *Dawa* (Swahili) = medicine, drug Safe, accessible medicine information for Kenyan patients in plain Swahili. Drug interactions, dosage guidance, side effects, generic alternatives, and nearest pharmacy locator — all grounded in KEBS and KMPDB approved drug data. ## Why This Matters Over 50% of Kenyans self-medicate. Drug package inserts are in English. Pharmacists are scarce in rural areas. The result: dangerous drug combinations, incorrect dosages, and preventable adverse reactions. Dawa AI provides safe, accessible medicine information in Swahili — grounded in KEBS-approved drugs, not hallucination. ## Features - 🔍 Drug lookup by name (brand or generic) - 💊 Dosage guidance by age/weight - ⚠️ Drug interaction checker - 🔄 Generic alternatives (affordability) - 🏥 Kenya pharmacy and stockout checker - 📋 NHIF coverage information ## Data Sources - KMPDB (Kenya Medical Products & Devices Authority) — approved drug list - KEBS drug standards - Kenya Essential Medicines List (KEML) - NHIF formulary ## Disclaimer For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or registered pharmacist. --- *gabrielmahia.ai | Part of East Africa Civic Tech Portfolio*