Coach Mpilo: An AI-powered coach supporting health and wellbeing

Written By Paul Isabelli
 

Coach Mpilo: An AI-powered coach supporting health and well being

In partnership with PSI, HSRC, and Matchboxology, Audere has developed Coach Mpilo—a free, WhatsApp-based AI health coach designed to provide personalized, confidential, and accessible support for HIV, TB, and other health and wellness needs.

Available anytime, anywhere via WhatsApp, Coach Mpilo empowers individuals to take charge of their health by offering trusted information, empathetic counseling, digitally guided self-testing, and timely behavioral nudges to encourage healthy habits. It also provides seamless linkage to real-life coaches, ensuring that clients are supported at every step of their health journey. More than just a chatbot, Coach Mpilo is a reliable companion—always present to guide, reassure, and connect people to the care they need.

 Where: South Africa

 Condition: HIV, TB

 Resources: Informed Consent, End User License Agreement, Privacy Policy

 
Paul Isabelli
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