South African tech firm Knockturnal, a wholly black-owned company, is set to launch Hlokomela, an AI-powered digital health platform designed to simplify healthcare access and reduce administrative burdens for medical practices. The platform, founded by software engineer Moses Tjege, will enable users to find and book appointments with healthcare providers online, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and user experience.
Hlokomela aims to address challenges in healthcare accessibility by streamlining the booking process and supporting medical professionals with automated administrative tasks. The initiative reflects growing efforts in South Africa to integrate technology into public health services.
The launch of Hlokomela comes as part of a broader push to improve healthcare infrastructure through innovation. By combining AI with digital solutions, the platform seeks to make healthcare services more accessible and efficient for both patients and providers.
This development highlights the role of local tech startups in addressing critical gaps in the healthcare sector. (mg.co.za)
