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MzansiMed-Rx
Our objective is to use MzansiMed-Rx to break down language barriers in healthcare and promote equitable access to health services throughout South Africa.
The University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) School of Pharmacy, in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, introduces MzansiMed-Rx: an AI-powered mobile phone app designed to improve healthcare communication in South Africa.
Through real-time and culturally relevant translation of medicine instructions in South African languages, the app aims to ensure that patients better understand their medicine regimens, regardless of their linguistic or hearing abilities. The overarching goal is to improve therapeutic outcomes.
MzansiMed-Rx is a collaborative effort between the UWC School of Pharmacy, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Department of Computer Science, and UWC’s Linguistics Department. The School of Pharmacy is the development hub for MzansiMed-Rx, where Dr Mariam Parker and Prof Jacques Joubert lead pharmaceutical communication and AI innovation. SU Computer Sciences provides expertise in app design, and the UWC Linguistics Department ensures the accuracy and cultural relevance of medicine translations.
The current beta version of MzansiMed-Rx, designed by the UWC team, is available as an AI GPT. We invite healthcare providers, researchers, patients, and community stakeholders to contribute feedback to refine and improve the app. The fully functional MzansiMed-Rx App will launch in urban centres in early 2025, with plans to expand to rural areas to ensure inclusive healthcare access.
Our Mission
At the (UWC) School of Pharmacy, our mission is to revolutionize the pharmacy sector with our state-of-the-art Mobile App and unwavering dedication to excellence.
We are driven by innovation and committed to transparency, ensuring that pharmacies can operate with ease and confidence.
Core Values
Innovation
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We continuously seek new ways to enhance pharmacy operations and improve patient care.
Transparency
Transparency is a fundamental principle at MzansiMed-RX. We believe in open communication and honesty to build trust with our clients and partners.
Accessibility
We prioritize accessibility, aiming to make our App user-friendly and accessible to all pharmacies, regardless of their size or resources.