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AbaAccess

AbaAccess is a digital health access platform that enables individuals and families to purchase healthcare packages, manage dependents, and seamlessly access services across partner facilities through a consent-first system.


🌍 Overview

AbaAccess is part of the ABA ecosystem, which includes:

  • AbaAccess (Member App): For patients and families
  • ABA Partner (Facility App): For clinics, laboratories, and pharmacies

Together, they create a connected experience where healthcare services can be accessed predictably, transparently, and efficiently.


🎯 Problem

Healthcare access is often:

  • Unpredictable in cost
  • Fragmented across services (consultation, lab, pharmacy)
  • Difficult to coordinate for dependents
  • Lacking transparency and trust

💡 Solution

AbaAccess introduces healthcare packages (bundles) and a consent-driven redemption flow:

  • Users purchase packages (e.g., Care Bundle, Consultation-only, Lab-only, Pharmacy-only)
  • Facilities initiate service requests
  • Users approve requests using a secure PIN
  • The system automatically applies the most appropriate package
  • Any uncovered services are handled via out-of-pocket payment

🧩 Core Features

👤 Member Management

  • User registration and authentication (phone + PIN)
  • Profile setup (name, location)
  • ABA Member ID (unique identifier)

👨‍👩‍👧 Dependents

  • Add and manage up to 3 dependents
  • Assign healthcare usage across family members

📦 Packages

  • Purchase healthcare packages
  • Track usage (visits remaining)
  • Support for bundled and single-service packages

✅ Approvals (Consent-first)

  • Facility requests require user approval
  • Approval via PIN ensures consent and transparency
  • Supports remote approvals (e.g., caregiver scenarios)

🏥 Care Journey

  • Track visits across:
    • Consultation
    • Laboratory
    • Pharmacy
  • View prescriptions, lab results, and visit summaries

💰 Wallet & Payments

  • Wallet top-up (Mobile Money)
  • Transaction history
  • Out-of-pocket payments when coverage is insufficient

📅 Booking (MVP)

  • Discover partner facilities
  • Book visits for self or dependents
  • Track booking status

🔄 How It Works

  1. User signs up and sets up profile
  2. User purchases a healthcare package
  3. User visits a partner facility
  4. Facility initiates a service request (via ABA Partner)
  5. User approves request using PIN
  6. System applies package coverage
  7. User continues through care (consultation → lab → pharmacy)
  8. Transactions and visit history are recorded

🧠 Key Concepts

  • Consent-first: Every service requires explicit user approval
  • Station-based flow: Coverage is applied at each service point
  • Package intelligence: System selects the best available package automatically
  • Fallback flexibility: Out-of-pocket payment supported when needed

🛠️ Tech Stack (Suggested)

  • Frontend: React + TypeScript
  • UI Components: Kendo React / Custom Design System
  • State Management: React Query / Redux Toolkit
  • Backend: Node.js / .NET / Firebase (depending on implementation)
  • Database: PostgreSQL / Firestore
  • Authentication: OTP (phone) + PIN
  • Payments: Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel)

🚀 Project Status

  • ✅ MVP prototypes completed (AbaAccess + ABA Partner)
  • 🔄 Preparing for pilot launch (Kampala & Wakiso)
  • ⏳ Payment integrations and backend implementation in progress

🧪 Pilot Plan

  • Location: Kampala & Wakiso
  • Target: 200 users (founding members)
  • Partners: Clinics, labs, pharmacies
  • Duration: 8–10 weeks

📊 Success Metrics

  • Package purchase rate
  • Redemption success rate
  • Approval time (request → approval)
  • Out-of-pocket reduction
  • User satisfaction
  • Partner adoption and retention

🔐 Privacy & Trust

  • Secure PIN-based approvals
  • Minimal data exposure to facilities
  • Transparent transaction and care history

🤝 Contributing

This project is currently in early-stage development. Contributions, feedback, and collaboration ideas are welcome.


📬 Contact

Nakitto Catherine
Founder & Product Designer
📍 Kampala, Uganda


📌 Vision

To make healthcare access predictable, transparent, and family-centered, especially in emerging markets.

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ABA Access is a mobile-first healthcare access platform that makes quality healthcare affordable and accessible. The platform enables users to purchase healthcare bundles, manage their family members, book visits at partner facilities, and track their healthcare journey.

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