About Nafasi
Creating space for help to arrive.
Our Mission
Nafasi connects people in East Africa to the nearest and most appropriate health facility, emergency service, or community responder — in seconds, in their own language, on any phone.
We believe that knowing where to go in an emergency should not depend on who you know, where you live, or what kind of phone you own.
What We Do
Find Health Facilities
Locate the nearest hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or lab with real-time availability.
Emergency Dispatch
Report emergencies and alert the nearest fire station, ambulance, or responder.
Crisis Support
Connect anonymously with trained counselors for mental health crises.
Anonymous Reporting
Report crimes or abuse safely. Your identity is never stored.
Community Responders
Trained health workers on motorbikes reach patients in minutes.
Book Appointments
Book appointments at nearby facilities directly through the platform.
Where We Serve
Nafasi is designed for East Africa. We currently operate in Kenya, with plans to expand across the region. Our platform works everywhere — from city centers to rural villages — because it runs on basic phones (USSD), smartphones (web app), and everything in between.
How It Works
Tell us what you need
Type what you're looking for in English, Swahili, or Sheng.
We find the right help
Nafasi searches all registered facilities near you in real time.
You choose and go
Call, get directions, or book an appointment — all from one screen.
For partnerships, facility registration, or media inquiries:
hello@nafasi.health