What is Afya Pap and how does it work?

Afya Pap by Baobabcircle is a mobile app and platform that uses AI and behavioral science for personalized management of chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. It provides health coaching, remote vitals monitoring, medication ordering, virtual consultations, and direct-to-doctor communication via app, USSD, or SMS.

How much does Afya Pap cost?

Afya Pap offers a 14-day free trial. Subscription plans are available, with pricing varying by country. In Uganda, monthly plans are priced in local currency. Consultation fees may apply for virtual doctor visits.

What countries does Afya Pap operate in?

Afya Pap operates in several African markets, including Kenya and Uganda, with partnerships across additional countries.

How do I sign up for Afya Pap?

Users can download the Afya Pap app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and register for an account. A 14-day free trial is available.

Does Afya Pap have a mobile app?

Yes, Afya Pap is available on iOS and Android.

Who is Afya Pap best suited for?

Afya Pap is designed for individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, as well as organizations seeking chronic care support for employees or members.

How do I contact Afya Pap support?

Users can access support through the Afya Pap app. Partnership inquiries can be made via the Baobab Circle website.

Afya Pap

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇺🇬 Uganda

A mobile chronic care platform for African patients that offers health coaching, remote vitals monitoring, medication ordering and delivery, and virtual doctor consultations.

Use it on:Web Android· 4.5 iOS· 5.0

Is Afya Pap right for you?

Best for

Diabetes patients
Hypertension patients
Chronic care clinics
Employer health programs
Patients with basic phones

What it does well

Health coaching
Remote vitals tracking
Virtual doctor visits
Medicine ordering
Offline and USSD access

Things to check

Kenya and Uganda access
Delivery coverage area
Vitals device requirements
Doctor hours
AI feature details

Afya Pap is a patient-centered digital health platform for people managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with support that combines coaching, education, and remote care.

Key capabilities include:

Personalised life coaching that supports behavior change and non-drug therapies for long-term condition management
Remote health vitals monitoring through integration with devices used to check health vitals as advised by medical practitioners
Medication ordering and delivery for essential diabetes and hypertension medicines
Virtual consultations designed to provide quick access to medical consultation

Available on Android and iOS, with additional access via USSD and SMS, plus a web portal for caregiver and clinical tracking.

It targets patients living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and also supports B2B2C partnerships with organisations such as corporates, insurers, mobile operators, and health organisations for employee and member wellness.

Afya Pap is notable in the African market for its focus on chronic disease management at scale, reporting 200,000+ active users, 150,000+ monthly consultations, and 100K users rated 4.5/5 across platforms. It also lists partnerships including MTN Uganda, Mastercard Foundation (30K+ sponsored users), Pharmaccess Foundation, AAR Health, IFC, Swiss Re, and the Uganda Diabetes Association, with presence in markets including Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Senegal.