HealthyPals: AI-Powered Emergency & Hospital System

HealthyPals uses AI to power emergency triage, smart hospital operations, and real-time patient care in Africa. From inventory to appointments, it’s built for speed, scale, and saving lives.

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Inspiration

My name is Edor Kesiena tony I’m a computer scientist working closely with a registered nurse (Nneka Seraphim Amafor) and drawing insights from other healthcare professionals. Together, we set out to solve one of Africa’s biggest problems: emergency delays and disorganized hospital operations that cost lives. We were inspired to build a system that uses AI to bridge this healthcare gap — fast, affordable, and scalable.

What it does

HealthyPals is an AI-powered emergency and hospital management platform with:

  • AI triage bot for emergency patients
  • Intelligent appointment booking
  • Real-time hospital inventory tracking
  • Role-based dashboards (Admin, Doctor, Patient)
  • Multi-hospital support with isolated data
  • Built-in authentication via Google
  • Netlify auto-deployment via GitHub integration

How we built it

The app was built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and deployed using GitHub + Netlify. We developed inside Bolt.new, using its fast build container and AI assistance for rapid development. Authentication is powered by Supabase and the AI chatbot by OpenAI.

Challenges we ran into

  • The GitHub integration from Bolt broke unexpectedly, requiring a full manual re-sync.
  • The Bolt.new badge displays in the preview inside Bolt, but does not appear in the deployed Netlify live site — despite multiple redeployments and image uploads.
  • Token limits on Bolt meant we had to write very precise prompts to make UI edits.
  • Tailoring the UI for three roles (Admin, Doctor, Patient) while keeping the interface clean and responsive was challenging.
  • Managing isolated data for multi-hospital systems required careful architectural planning.

What we learned

  • How to develop full-stack apps in constrained environments like Bolt
  • How to troubleshoot deployment visibility issues between build previews and live platforms
  • The power of collaboration between healthcare professionals and technologists
  • How to work fast, iterate quickly, and deliver under a tight deadline

What’s next

  • Mobile version for offline-first hospital staff
  • Ambulance dispatch and live GPS tracking
  • Patient health scoring and triage recommendations with AI
  • Integration with labs, pharmacies, and insurance

Bonus Challenges We are submitting HealthyPals for the Netlify Deploy Challenge and the Supabase Startup Challenge. The project is fully deployed on Netlify, taking advantage of its seamless GitHub integration and automated CI/CD workflows for rapid iteration. For user management and backend services, we integrated Supabase, using its authentication, PostgreSQL database, and secure API access to scale the app’s backend efficiently. These platforms helped us move faster, stay organized, and prepare the app for real-world use and future growth.

Bonus Awards Consideration In addition to the main challenge categories, we are also submitting HealthyPals for the following Bonus Awards:

Inspirational Story: HealthyPals was born from witnessing the tragic consequences of emergency care delays in Africa. Built by a computer scientist in partnership with a registered nurse and inspired by healthcare professionals on the frontlines, this project is a mission-driven response to a deeply personal and societal crisis.

Uniquely Useful Tool: HealthyPals solves a real, life-threatening problem with simplicity and precision. From AI-powered triage to real-time inventory tracking, it feels like a solution that should have always existed — designed for hospitals that can’t afford complexity or delay.

Most Beautiful UI: We paid special attention to design — using Tailwind, Framer Motion, and a clean, role-based layout to create seamless dashboards for doctors, admins, and patients. It’s intuitive, accessible, and calming — which is exactly what healthcare interfaces should be.

Sharpest Problem Fit: We tackled the critical issue of disorganized hospital systems and emergency response inefficiency in Africa — and HealthyPals fits the problem like a glove. Every feature, from AI triage to role-based dashboards, was purpose-built for this challenge.

Most Likely to Get Funded: With scalable architecture, a growing need in emerging markets, and a strong co-founder team combining tech and healthcare, HealthyPals has the potential to become a venture-backed, life-saving platform for hospitals across the continent and beyond.

Built With

  • bolt.new
  • control:
  • css-frameworks/libraries:-react
  • developed
  • excel
  • export)
  • framer-motion
  • github
  • google-oauth-(via-supabase)
  • html
  • javascript
  • jspdf-(pdf-export)
  • languages:-typescript
  • lucide-react-build-tools:-vite-cloud-services:-netlify-(for-deployment)
  • netlify
  • platform:
  • react-hook-form
  • react-router
  • recharts
  • repo
  • supabase-(for-authentication-and-backend-services)-databases:-supabase-postgres-apis-&-integrations:-openai-api-(for-ai-triage-and-chatbot)
  • tailwind-css
  • version
  • xlsx
  • zod
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