NGN HACKS · HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE

When every minute matters, “nearest” isn't enough.

MEDFLOW turns an emergency description into a resource-aware pathway: what the patient may need, what to prepare, which verified facilities may be relevant, and what information should travel with the patient.

THE PROBLEM

Healthcare access is not only about distance. Facilities can differ in emergency departments, surgery, diagnostics, specialist care, transport and other capabilities.

THE BET

Route the need, not just the person — then make the handoff smarter before the patient arrives.

01 · TRIAGE SIMULATOR

Describe the emergency

ROUTING ENGINESTANDBY
—/100 simulated urgency

The prototype will match the selected emergency to relevant resource categories and illustrative facility capabilities.

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Capability matchingWaiting for case
IDLE
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Transport pathwayWaiting for urgency
IDLE
✦ ROUTING RESULT

Prepare the pathway.
Before the patient arrives.

HIGH PRIORITY
02 · STRUCTURED HANDOFF

Stabilize → Route → Prepare

—urgency
—resource needs
01handoff
03 · FIRST RESPONSE

While help is coming

General first-aid guidance only. Call local emergency services / seek qualified medical help immediately. Do not delay professional care to use this app.

04 · FACILITY MATCHING

Potential receiving facilities

These are real Lagos facilities with publicly documented services. Live bed, blood, oxygen, theatre and equipment availability is NOT verified by this prototype. Call/confirm before routing in real life.

05 · RESOURCE CHECKLIST

What should be verified?

06 · THE BIGGER IDEA

From hospital directory → capability network

A production MEDFLOW would connect verified facility profiles, live resource status, ambulance/transport availability, geolocation, referral workflows and clinician-approved protocols. The system would never invent availability; it would surface timestamped data and require confirmation.

LIVEfacility status
SMARTneed matching
SAFEhuman confirmation