Amara's Story
It's 2 AM at Lagos Teaching Hospital. Amara's phone buzzesβher mother has been admitted to the cardiac unit. She rushes through the hospital entrance, heart pounding, only to face a maze of corridors, conflicting signs, and locked doors.
"Cardiac unit? Third floor, Wing B... or was it C?"
She's not alone. Every day, thousands of families across Africa experience this same anxietyβthe stress of navigating unfamiliar hospital layouts during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
The Hidden Cost of Getting Lost
But here's what the statistics don't capture: the elderly patient who misses their chemotherapy session, the pregnant woman wandering corridors in labor, the child who can't find their way back to their parent's room.
The Numbers Tell a Human Story
Beyond Wayfinding: Dignity in Healthcare
Traditional hospital navigation isn't just inefficientβit strips dignity from patients when they need it most. Imagine:
- A wheelchair user unable to find accessible routes
- A visually impaired patient struggling with tiny wall signs
- A non-English speaker unable to ask for directions
- An elderly person too proud to admit they're lost
Waide's hospital navigation isn't about technology. It's about restoring dignity to healthcare.
Patient-friendly wayfinding reduces anxiety and improves healthcare experience
How It Works: Your Personal Care Companion
Before You Arrive
Receive your appointment details with a personalized navigation link. Know exactly where to park, which entrance to use, and how long the journey will take.
At the Entrance
Scan a QR code or open the app. Your phone becomes your guideβno downloads, no registration, no barriers.
Turn-by-Turn Guidance
Voice navigation in your language. Wheelchair-accessible routes. Elevator locations. Rest areas. All automatically calculated for your needs.
Real-Time Updates
Doctor running late? Your app knows. Department relocated? Route automatically updates. Emergency situation? Instant rerouting to safety.
Real Impact: Kenyatta National Hospital
After implementing Waide's navigation system:
"For the first time, our patients arrive calm and on time. That's when healing truly begins."
β Dr. Wanjiku Kimani, Patient Experience Director
Immersive AR navigation guides patients to appointments with real-time updates
Features That Matter
For Patients
- Appointment Integration: Direct navigation from parking to your doctor's office
- Accessibility First: Wheelchair routes, audio guidance, high-contrast displays
- Family Finder: Help relatives locate patient rooms and waiting areas
- Service Discovery: Find pharmacies, cafeterias, prayer rooms, ATMs
For Hospitals
- Reduced Staff Burden: 70% fewer wayfinding questions
- Improved Flow: Better patient distribution across facilities
- Emergency Protocols: Instant evacuation routing
- Analytics Dashboard: Understand patient movement patterns
For Everyone
- Works Offline: No internet? No problem.
- Privacy Protected: No tracking, no data collection
- Multi-Language: English, French, Arabic, Swahili, Yoruba, Zulu, and more
- Zero Barriers: No app download required
The Technology (Simple Version)
We don't believe in complicated tech jargon. Here's what you need to know:
- We digitize your floor plans using AI (takes 2-3 weeks)
- We integrate with your systems (appointments, EMR, building management)
- Patients scan QR codes placed at entrances
- They get guided to exactly where they need to be
That's it. No expensive hardware. No infrastructure overhaul. No staff retraining.
Pricing That Makes Sense
Small Clinics
up to 50 rooms
- Basic navigation
- QR code access
- Email support
Medium Hospitals
50-200 rooms
- Everything in Starter
- Appointment integration
- Multi-language support
- Priority support
Large Networks
200+ rooms
- Everything in Professional
- Full API access
- Custom branding
- Dedicated success manager
All plans include: Free setup, unlimited users, 99.9% uptime guarantee
Start Today
Your patients deserve better than getting lost. Let's fix that.
Step 1: Upload your floor plans at maps.waidemobility.org
Step 2: We digitize them (2-3 weeks)
Step 3: Your patients start finding their way
Or schedule a demo to see it in action at your facility.
Transform Your Hospital Today
Join healthcare facilities across Africa restoring dignity to patient care.
Questions? Email: healthcare@waidemobility.org | Available 24/7 for healthcare facilities
What Healthcare Leaders Are Saying
"Waide transformed our patient experience overnight. The reduction in anxiety alone justifies the investment."
Dr. Adebayo Ogunlesi
Chief Medical Officer, Eko Hospital Lagos
"Our elderly patients can now navigate independently. That's dignity restored."
Sister Mary Okafor
Nursing Director, St. Nicholas Hospital
"The ROI was immediateβfewer missed appointments, happier staff, better patient flow."
James Mwangi
Operations Manager, Nairobi Hospital