Our pilot study of HealthNavi has revealed significant potential in the fight against antibiotic resistance, one of the most pressing global health challenges.
The Problem
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global crisis, particularly in low-resource settings where healthcare workers often lack access to comprehensive diagnostic tools and clinical guidelines. This leads to inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions, accelerating the development of resistant bacteria.
How HealthNavi Helps
HealthNavi addresses this challenge by providing real-time clinical decision support that guides healthcare workers toward evidence-based treatment decisions. The system:
- Analyzes patient symptoms and vital signs
- Provides differential diagnosis suggestions
- Recommends appropriate investigations
- Suggests evidence-based treatment options
- Flags when antibiotics may not be necessary
Real Impact
"Those vitals right from the interface it reminds you of what you are supposed to do when you record the signs and symptoms. Basing on what you have written it still gives you the leads or directions of what to do."
- Healthcare Worker, Public Health Center
"Most health workers when we get children with respiratory illnesses, say has cough or flu most times the health workers rush to giving antibiotics. And most of the times those antibiotics may not be necessary for the children. Therefore, the system gives directions on what medication to give than giving antibiotics that may not be appropriate. Then it gives you which investigations to carry out."
- Healthcare Worker, Public Health Center
Looking Forward
These findings demonstrate HealthNavi's potential to significantly reduce inappropriate antibiotic use, contributing to global efforts to combat antibiotic resistance while improving patient outcomes. The system's ability to guide healthcare workers toward evidence-based decisions is crucial in resource-limited settings where clinical expertise may be limited.