YIGA Health is an AI-powered sexual and reproductive health (SRH) web platform designed specifically for Rwandan youth aged 15–30. The name "YIGA" means "Learn" in Kinyarwanda — reflecting the platform's core mission: to empower young people with accurate, accessible, and judgment-free health information before problems arise.
# 🌿 YIGA Health — Know Before It's Too Late
An AI-powered Sexual & Reproductive Health companion for Rwandan youth aged 15–30.
## What It Does
YIGA Health (YIGA = "Learn" in Kinyarwanda) gives young people a safe, anonymous space to ask sexual and reproductive health questions — with real answers in Kinyarwanda or English — and connects them to real clinics nearby.
### Three Core Features
- **💬 Anonymous AI Chat** — Ask anything about contraception, HIV, pregnancy, menstrual health, or relationships. Powered by Claude AI. No login, no data saved.
- **🏥 Clinic Locator** — Find youth-friendly health centers across Rwanda, filtered by service type (HIV testing, family planning, menstrual health).
- **📚 Health Education Cards** — Bite-sized guides on HIV & PrEP, contraception, menstrual health, and consent.
## The Problem
| Indicator | Statistic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Girls aged 15–19 ever pregnant | 8% | RDHS 2025 |
| New HIV infections among youth 15–24 | 24% | UNAIDS Rwanda 2023 |
| Youth population aged 16–30 | 3.64 million | EICV7 2023/24 |
## Disclaimer
YIGA Health provides health information only — not medical diagnosis. Users with urgent concerns are encouraged to visit a qualified healthcare provider.