Objectives
To provide concise and jargon-free educational content on HIV prevention research leveraging on up-to-date/latest research findings from existing credible resources.
To integrate artificial intelligence to give answers and explanations to questions on HIV prevention research by users.
To keep users engaged using interactive tools, quizzes, and community features.
To ensure the app is user-friendly, secure, and accessible both online and offline
Key Deliverables
Mobile Application: A fully functional mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms.
Educational Content: Integration of up-to-date and credible content from sources such as Google, AVAC, IAVI, NIH websites, PubMed, IAS, scientific journals, and others.
Interactive Features: Quizzes, gamification elements, AI-driven responses, and community forums.
User Accounts: Functionality for users to create accounts and manage profiles.
Search Functionality: Keyword and acronym search capabilities.
Language Support: Support for English, French, and Swahili.
Design and Branding: Adherence to branding guidelines and acknowledgment of partners. This includes adhering to branding guidelines and acknowledging partners including USAID, PEPFAR, CASPR, AVAC, and IAVI.
Data Privacy, Security, and Citations: Compliance with relevant regulations including data privacy laws particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensure user data is protected. Also, to ensure sources are appropriately cited.
Maintenance and Updates: Ongoing updates and fixes for 18 months post-launch.
Technical Requirements
Platform Compatibility: Development for both iOS and Android.
Content Management: Integration of a content management system to update educational content regularly.
AI Integration: Implementation of AI features to provide personalized responses and ask clarifying questions before giving responses in a simple and jargon-free way.
Offline Functionality: Ensure key features are accessible without an internet connection and provide users with the ability to download documents, and access them offline as well.
User Engagement: Incorporation of gamification, regular updates, and community interaction tools.
Security Measures: Implementation of robust security protocols to protect against manipulation, phishing, and data corruption.