Helfie AI to Pilot TB and Hypertension Screening for 100,000 in Kenya
The program will cover five sub-counties in Homa Bay County and runs entirely on users' mobile devices.
Helfie AI announced on October 9, 2026, that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Homa Bay County Ministry of Health in Kenya to pilot a population-scale health screening and monitoring program.
The pilot will provide early screening and monitoring for tuberculosis and hypertension to 100,000 vulnerable residents across five sub-counties in Homa Bay County, according to ZDNet Korea.
The program runs entirely on users' mobile devices. Helfie AI and the Homa Bay County Ministry of Health and county community health teams conducted about nine months of local planning and collaboration for the program.
Background
Helfie describes itself as an AI-based preventive healthcare network offering more than 30 health checks via smartphone.
Quick answers
What will the Helfie AI pilot in Homa Bay County screen for?
The program will provide early screening and monitoring for tuberculosis and hypertension.
How many residents will the pilot cover?
It is set to reach 100,000 vulnerable residents across five sub-counties.