About Nurafya

Our Mission

Nurafya exists to ensure that every African, regardless of their access to smartphones or internet, can screen for diabetes risk, manage their health, and access verified medications. We believe world-class healthcare should be delivered through the most accessible channels available.

The Problem We Solve

Africa faces a diabetes crisis of unprecedented scale. 24.6 million adults live with diabetes, yet 72.6% don't know they have it—the highest undiagnosed rate globally. By 2050, cases are projected to reach 60 million, a 142% increase.

Traditional healthcare models fail when 3 in 4 people can't access diagnosis. Nurafya changes this by bringing screening to every phone through SMS and USSD.

Our Approach: Deep-Tech, Low-Fidelity

While the global health-tech narrative focuses on apps and wearables, the African reality demands different solutions. Our sophisticated AI and nutritional intelligence is delivered through the most ubiquitous channels: SMS and USSD protocols that work on any phone.

Our Core Pillars

• Localized Nutritional Intelligence

  We understand African foods—how pounded yam differs from gari, how preparation affects glycemic impact. Our proprietary nutrition graph covers 500+ African dishes.

• Anti-Counterfeit Verification

  Up to 42% of medications in some regions are counterfeit. We verify authenticity instantly via SMS, protecting users from dangerous fake drugs.

• Population-Level Screening

  Using validated risk assessment tools adapted for African populations, we identify the undiagnosed majority at near-zero marginal cost.

Our Markets

We currently operate in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa—markets representing diverse regulatory environments, languages, and healthcare infrastructures. This diversity strengthens our platform and prepares us for pan-African scale.