Nigerian startup, AISHA Technologies Ltd, has unveiled AISHA Chat, an AI-supported healthcare assistant designed to provide Nigerians with clear, reliable, and private health guidance directly on WhatsApp.
The platform, according to the startup, aims to eliminate guesswork, unsafe self-medication, and long queues, bringing expert healthcare advice to users’ fingertips.
“AISHA Chat was built from a simple belief; that every Nigerian deserves access to safe, trusted and affordable health care support without barriers,” said Ashifi Gogo CEO at AISHA Technologies.
AISHA Chat offers local language support, communicating in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Pidgin to ensure that healthcare advice is accessible, and understandable for Nigerians.
What AISHA Chat Offers
According to the company, AISHA Chat leverages advanced artificial intelligence to deliver a range of health services, including:
- Instant symptom checking: Users can input symptoms and receive guidance without waiting in clinics.
- Medication guidance: Safe dosages and explanations are provided in simple, understandable text.
- Self-care advice and early intervention: The assistant offers first aid guidance and indicates when to seek professional help.
- 24/7 accessibility: Health support is available anytime, anywhere.
- Connection to qualified health professionals and clinics: Users can consult with licensed professionals and have medications delivered to their homes.
How to Access AISHA Chat
The company says getting started with AISHA Chat is straightforward. To access the AI, Nigerians are required to:
- Save the WhatsApp number +1 (781) 240 9690 or visit [aisha.ng](https://aisha.ng)
- Send a greeting such as “Hello”
- Complete a quick sign-up
- Start asking health questions anytime
“By putting an AI health companion on WhatsApp, we’re making healthcare advice accessible in people’s language, culture, and everyday reality,” Ashifi said.
In addition to AISHA Chat, the startup says AISHA Pro is set to launch soon. Targeted at pharmacists and PPMVs (Proprietary and Patent Medicine Vendors), AISHA Pro will provide decision support, training, and workflow tools to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery.
Together, healthcare professionals say these solutions aim to close the gap between patients and providers in Nigeria.
What You Should Know
AISHA Technologies is a Nigerian healthtech company committed to making healthcare more accessible, trustworthy, and inclusive.
According to the company, it focuses on affordable, private, and culturally relevant healthcare, ensuring that access to health information is no longer a luxury but a daily reality for ordinary Nigerians.
Ashifi Gogo is also the founder of Sproxil, a global technology company providing product authenticity and customer loyalty solutions, used by 30 million consumers across six countries.
Ashifi holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Dartmouth College, a B.A. in Mathematics and Physics from Whitman College, and is Dartmouth’s first-ever Ph.D. Innovation Fellow.
He was named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40blist in 2015, awarded Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Schwab Foundation in 2014, and recognized in Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000.
He also led Sproxil to be named the World’s Most Innovative Company in Healthcare by Fast Company in 2013 and has served on the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Social Innovation as well as the Meta-Council on the Illicit Economy.
Talking Points
At Techparley, we see AISHA Chat as a significant step in making AI-powered healthcare accessible to everyday Nigerians. By launching on WhatsApp, it removes the need for specialized apps or expensive devices, directly addressing the challenge of limited access to trusted health advice and long clinic queues.
This combination of instant symptom checks, medication guidance, and self-care recommendations, along with local language support in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Pidgin, ensures that healthcare advice is both practical and culturally relevant.
The integration of AI assistance with access to qualified health professionals and home-delivered medications bridges the gap between technology and frontline healthcare, offering a real solution for underserved communities.
However, adoption will depend on awareness, user confidence in AI-based advice, and affordability. Continuous education and trust-building will be critical to ensure AISHA Chat becomes a reliable part of Nigerians’ healthcare routines.
With the right support, AISHA Chat has the potential to transform healthcare access in Nigeria, making safe, trusted, and affordable guidance a reality for millions.
