AfyaCloud — Fast, Reliable Health Data Platform

Empowering healthcare systems with cloud-enabled, offline-first patient data management.
Built with the MERN Stack to support UN SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being.

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Overview

AfyaCloud is a full-stack MERN application that provides a reliable, cloud-based solution for storing, syncing, and analyzing patient data across healthcare facilities in Kenya — regardless of internet connectivity.

It’s built to solve critical healthcare data challenges:

• Poor connectivity in rural hospitals
• Loss or misuse of medical devices
• Inefficient, outdated EMR systems
• Data delays affecting patient care

AfyaCloud ensures secure, real-time, and interoperable health data management — even in low-resource settings.

Live Demo

Click here to view the live app

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Screenshots

Authentication

Admin Dashboard

Patient page

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Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React
• TailwindCSS
• Axios
• React Router
• React Toastify
• Socket.io-client

Backend:

• Node.js + Express
• pgsql # soon to migrate that to MongoDB
• JWT Authentication
• Socket.io

Deployment:

• Frontend → Netlify
• Backend → Render

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Core Features

Feature	Description
Offline-First Access	Data stored locally via IndexedDB/SQLite and auto-synced when online.
Cloud Sync API	RESTful APIs built with Express.js and MongoDB Atlas.
Secure Compression	Protects patient data while minimizing bandwidth usage.
Analytics Dashboard	Real-time insights into system performance and patient care.
Device Tracking	Monitors usage and accountability for hospital devices.
User-Friendly Interface	Responsive design built with React.js + Tailwind CSS.

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Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	React.js, Vite, Tailwind CSS
Backend	Node.js, Express.js
Database	MongoDB Atlas (Mongoose ORM)
Authentication	JWT / OAuth2
Offline Storage	IndexedDB / SQLite
Hosting	Render / Vercel / Netlify
Version Control	Git & GitHub

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Project Setup (For Developers)

Prerequisites

Make sure you have:

• Node.js (v18+)
• MongoDB Atlas account or local MongoDB
• Git installed
• Code editor (VS Code recommended)

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Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/codewin1/afyacloud.git
   cd afyacloud

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   npm run dev
   

   or

   navigate to the [live app](https://afya-cloud-system.netlify.app/)
   to access the site easily.
   create an account
   

3. Create an .env file inside the /server folder:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
   PORT=5000

4. Visit the frontend app:

   http://localhost:5000
   

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API Overview

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/patients	Add new patient record
GET	/api/patients	Fetch all patients
PUT	/api/patients/:id	Update patient data
DELETE	/api/patients/:id	Delete patient record
GET	/api/analytics	Fetch dashboard data
POST	/api/auth/login	Authenticate user

Test endpoints easily using Postman or Thunder Client.

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SDG 3 — Good Health & Well-being

AfyaCloud supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 by:

• Enabling efficient health data access across counties.
• Reducing errors caused by data backlog or device loss.
• Empowering health workers through reliable digital tools.
• Promoting interoperability between hospitals and national health databases.

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Roadmap

Stage	Goal	Target
MVP	Core platform with patient data & device tracking	Q1 2026
Pilot	Kirinyaga Level 5 Hospital rollout	Q2 2026
Beta	Expansion to 3 counties	Q3 2026
Scale	National integration and AI analytics	2027

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Business Model

AfyaCloud follows a tiered SaaS model:

• Free tier for small clinics
• Pro tier for hospitals and health centers
• Enterprise tier for NGOs, health agencies, and data systems

Add-ons include:

• Custom APIs
• Advanced analytics dashboards
• Secure reporting tools

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

1. Fork the project
2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
5. Open a Pull Request

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — feel free to use and modify it with proper credit.

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Author

** Edwin Murimi**
Founder & Lead Developer – AfyaCloud

[email protected]

LinkedIn |www.afyacloud.com

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Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

• The Power Learn Project community
• Kenyan healthcare professionals contributing to digital health adoption
• Mentors and peers supporting innovation toward SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

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AfyaCloud — Transforming Healthcare, One Patient Record at a Time.