Kova. Health Services

Beta Free · On WhatsApp · Nigeria

Not sure what to do about a health concern?

Start with Kova. Get a clear next step, right in WhatsApp.

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Welcome to Kova Health, Ada. How can I help today?9:41

Find nearby care

Check a symptom

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Find nearby care9:41

No wahala. Share your location, or type your area, and I'll find pharmacies and clinics near you.9:42

Find care nearby

When you need a person, Kova can help you find the right place to start.

Sometimes you need a pharmacist. Sometimes you need a clinic. And when something is serious, you may need a hospital. Kova helps make that next step easier to find.

Pharmacy

Need medicine or advice?

Find nearby pharmacies and get practical guidance on what to do next.

Clinic

Need to be seen?

Find a nearby clinic when you need an in-person assessment.

Hospital

When it is urgent

For emergencies, do not wait on a chat. Go to the nearest hospital or call 112.

How it works

If you can send a WhatsApp message, you can use Kova.

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Tap or type what you need

Tap a button on the menu, or just type it: "pharmacy", "burn", or the NAFDAC number on a medicine pack.

Get pointed the right way

Kova replies in plain language and helps you decide where to go next.

What we do

A little help with the health questions that come up every day.

Find nearby care

Share your location, or just type your area, and Kova lists the closest pharmacies and clinics, with directions, plus opening hours and phone numbers where they're available.

Check a symptom

A short, guided chat helps you understand what you're dealing with and where to go next. It's never a diagnosis, just a nudge toward the right kind of care.

First aid

Clear, step-by-step guides for burns, bleeding, a child's high fever, diarrhoea (including how to make ORS at home), choking and snake bites, and when to go to hospital.

Check a medicine

Type the NAFDAC number on the pack, or send a photo of it, and Kova checks it against NAFDAC's official register, with tips on spotting a fake.

Get a health tip

Practical, everyday guidance on things like malaria prevention, safe water and hand hygiene, in plain language.

Help when it's urgent

Messages about an emergency are pointed straight to 112. Anyone who mentions self-harm is met with care and given a free, 24-hour helpline.

In an emergency, don't wait on a chat.

Go to the nearest hospital or call 112. Kova is not a doctor and does not diagnose or treat anything.

English + Pidgin

Talk to Kova the way you talk.

You do not need to change how you speak to get started. Ask your question in English or Pidgin and Kova can respond in the language you choose.

Example conversation shown for illustration.

My pikin dey hot since yesterday. Wetin I fit do?

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Make we check am together. If you get thermometer, check the temperature first. I fit guide you on the next step and tell you when e important to see a health professional.

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About

Getting help should feel simple.

Finding a nearby clinic, figuring out what a symptom might mean, or checking a medicine can raise a lot of questions. And sometimes, it is not obvious where to start.

Kova is a small team based in Nigeria, building free health tools for those everyday moments. We started with a simple idea: people already use WhatsApp, so getting basic guidance should not mean downloading another app or creating another account.

We want to help people find useful information and understand a possible next step, in language that feels natural to them. Kova is not a substitute for a qualified health professional.

Join the beta

Be one of the first to try Kova.

We're opening Kova to a small group of early users. Leave your details and we'll message you on WhatsApp when your spot is ready. Your feedback will help us make it better for everyone.