Corona Management Systems (CMS), a leading social enterprise, has unveiled Sauki, an AI-powered tool designed to transform how public health research is accessed and applied across Africa.
The tool simplifies complex mathematical modeling studies, making them more digestible for diverse audiences, including policymakers, researchers, and the general public.
The name Sauki, meaning “simple” or “easy” in Hausa, reflects the tool’s mission: to bridge the communication gap between scientific findings and actionable public health policies.
Users can upload research papers and generate concise briefs tailored to different expertise levels, from academic summaries to general public-friendly insights.
“In our ten years of operations across Africa, we’ve seen how inaccessible information limits both policy impact and research progress,” said Don Aadum, CMS’s Innovation Specialist. “Sauki empowers those in charge of funding and decision-making—many of whom are not public health experts—to make better-informed choices. It also fosters collaboration between public health experts and socioeconomic researchers, enabling them to tackle challenges collectively.”
The tool aims to address a critical issue: the disconnect between funders and subject-matter experts. Additionally, Sauki serves as a bridge for interdisciplinary collaboration, especially where public health and socioeconomic factors intersect.
The launch of Sauki marks another step in the broader adoption of AI for public health in Africa. AI has already demonstrated its potential in areas like disease prevention, early detection of outbreaks, and improved healthcare delivery. Tools like Sauki extend this impact by making public health data actionable, encouraging evidence-based policymaking, and improving health literacy across diverse communities.
Chijioke Kaduru, CMS’s Managing Director, underscored the significance of Sauki in Africa’s public health landscape. “Africa’s progress in addressing public health challenges hinges on how well we understand and communicate these challenges. Sauki is a step toward making public health research accessible and actionable for everyone.”
CMS operates in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Lesotho, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Canada, with a mission to support health and social development initiatives. By integrating AI into its solutions, the organization continues to lead efforts to address Africa’s pressing health challenges.
With Sauki, CMS is not just simplifying complex research—it’s fostering a culture of informed decision-making and collaboration that could reshape the future of public health in Africa.