About Nafasi
Creating space for help to arrive.
Connecting Communities to Lifesaving Care
Nafasi connects people in East Africa to the nearest and most appropriate health facility, emergency service, or community responder — in seconds, in their own language, on any phone.
“We believe that knowing where to go in an emergency should not depend on who you know, where you live, or what kind of phone you own.”
What We Do
Comprehensive digital health infrastructure tailored for real-time response.
Find Health Facilities
Locate the nearest hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or lab with real-time availability updates.
Emergency Dispatch
Report emergencies immediately and alert the nearest fire station, ambulance, or first responder.
Crisis Support
Connect anonymously with trained counselors for mental health crises whenever needed.
Anonymous Reporting
Report crimes or abuse safely. End-to-end encrypted; your personal identity is never stored.
Community Responders
Rapid-response health workers on motorbikes reach critical patients within minutes.
Book Appointments
Book visits with healthcare specialists and medical facilities directly on the platform.
Where We Serve
Nafasi is engineered specifically for East Africa. Currently operating actively across Kenya, with ongoing initiatives to expand throughout the region. Works seamlessly across basic mobile phones via USSD and smartphones via our web application.
How It Works
3 quick steps to get connected with medical aid instantly.
Tell us what you need
Specify what you're looking for in English, Swahili, or Sheng.
We find the right help
Nafasi instantly queries registered facilities and first responders near your real-time geolocation.
You choose and go
Initiate a direct call, receive dynamic directions, or confirm an appointment right from your dashboard.