Offline Healthcare Communication

Breaking Language Barriers
in Healthcare

Multilingual symptom translation and summarization for better patient-provider communication

⚕️ This is a demo tool for communication assistance only - not for medical diagnosis

Key Features

Designed for clarity, accessibility, and safety

Multilingual Support

Text and voice input in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, French, Arabic, Spanish and more

Symptom Summarization

AI-powered extraction and clear organization of symptoms from patient descriptions

Risk Assessment

Triage-level urgency flagging (Low/Medium/High) for provider awareness

Text Normalization

Corrects spelling, grammar, and formatting for clearer medical communication

Safety First

Strict disclaimers - no medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations

Voice Input

Browser-based speech recognition for hands-free symptom description

Runs Entirely in Your Browser

No API keys, no cloud calls — pattern-based symptom extraction and phrase translation

Symptom patterns

Rule-based extraction for common presentations and urgency hints

Phrase library

Hausa ↔ English phrases for clinic-ready communication

Local handoff

Patient reports sync to the provider view via browser storage

About Khad App

Khad App is a healthcare communication demonstration platform designed to address language barriers in medical settings. Built with accessibility and safety as core principles, it helps patients describe their symptoms clearly and assists healthcare providers in understanding multilingual patient inputs.

⚕️ Important Notice

This application is a demonstration tool only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. All medical decisions must be made by qualified healthcare professionals. If you have a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.

Design Principles

  • Patient-Centered: Simple, accessible interfaces for users of all technical levels
  • Mobile-First: Responsive design optimized for smartphones and tablets
  • WCAG Compliant: Accessible to users with disabilities
  • Privacy-Focused: No external APIs; data stays in your browser
  • No Diagnostics: Strictly focused on communication clarity, not medical assessment

Technical Architecture

Built as a static web application compatible with GitHub Pages, Khad App uses:

  • TailwindCSS for responsive styling
  • Vanilla JavaScript for client-side logic
  • Web Speech API for voice input
  • Local Engine for offline symptom and translation workflows
  • LocalStorage for patient–provider handoff

Use Cases

  • • Community health centers serving multilingual populations
  • • Telemedicine platforms needing symptom clarification
  • • Medical education and training scenarios
  • • Research in healthcare communication barriers