By Michael Gwarisa

In a move that is set to ease hurdles associated with accessing medicines and other essential drugs at community level, a Zimbabwean Chatbot Engineer, Blessing Museki and his team, have developed Cloomi, a Whatsapp Chatbot that is set to link millions of Zimbabweans to pharmacies.

To date, 60 pharmacies across Harare have already partnered with the developers. HealthTimes had the opportunity to interact with a convenient platform which allows one to quickly check the availability of drugs and compare prices. The Chatbot’s user-friendly interface simplifies the process, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs, ensuring convenience and affordability for all.

We aim to be present in all 10 provinces by mid-2024,” said Museki during an interview with HealthTimes.   

The WhatsApp chatbot ensures the user takes a minute or two to have their prescription in the pharmacy system and also shares the location of the user with the pharmacy albeit keeping their identity anonymous. [FULL STORY]