Millions of people in rural and semi-urban India don't have easy access to basic health guidance. A simple question — "is this fever serious?", "where's the nearest hospital?", "do I need to see a doctor?" — often means a long trip, a language barrier, or simply not knowing where to start. Most digital health tools assume typing, reading English, and a smartphone app. That leaves out exactly the people who need help most.
Voice fixes this. No typing, no app literacy required, and — critically — it can speak the way people actually talk: Hindi, English, or a natural mix of both.
That's what I built over 10 days as part of 10 Days of Voice Agents — VoiceForBharat Edition: Saathi, a voice assistant for the Health Access track.
What Saathi does
Saathi is a voice agent a caller can talk to about everyday health concerns. It:
