CodeBaby Partners with the Society of Jesus to Revolutionize Healthcare Access in the Dominican Republic
Milwaukee, WI — [March 26, 2025] — CodeBaby, a leader in conversational AI and digital avatars, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) to enhance healthcare delivery in the Dominican Republic. PrimarAIcare introduces state-of-the-art healthcare avatars designed to bridge the communication gap between patients and physicians in remote locations, significantly expediting access to medical care.
This innovative project will deploy digital avatars across 160 remote sites, providing communities with an efficient and reliable means to communicate patient symptoms, medical history, and vital signs electronically. By replacing traditional phone call-based consultations, these avatars streamline the process, reducing physician response times from hours to minutes. This transformation ensures that underserved populations receive timely medical attention, potentially saving lives.
“This partnership embodies our commitment to leveraging technology to address critical healthcare challenges,” said Norrie Daroga, CEO of CodeBaby. “We are empowering communities with faster, more efficient healthcare solutions.”
Father Bill Johnson, a Jesuit Brotherhood member and key advocate for this initiative, shared his vision for the project.
“The Dominican Republic faces significant challenges in delivering timely healthcare to rural communities. By integrating digital avatars, we will ensure that patients in these remote areas receive the care they need without unnecessary delays. This initiative embodies the Jesuit mission of cura personalis—caring for the whole person.”
Johnson, who discovered his vocation to serve underserved communities during his initial visit to the Dominican Republic in 1976, emphasized the potential for broader impact:
CodeBaby’s digital avatars use advanced conversational AI to simulate real-time patient interactions, enabling physicians to review comprehensive patient data before initiating care. This technological innovation aligns with ILAC’s mission to improve the quality of life for underserved communities by ensuring equitable access to healthcare services.
“By incorporating digital avatars, we’re able to collect accurate patient data and focus our limited resources where they are needed most. This project has the potential to transform how we approach rural healthcare,” said Dr. Alvaro Torres, one of a limited number of physicians serving the remote areas of the Dominican Republic.
The partnership’s pilot phase will roll out in the Cibao Valley, where trained cooperadoras will use the avatars to triage symptoms and facilitate treatment plans. Metrics such as patient wait times and care outcomes will be closely monitored to assess the system’s effectiveness before expanding to additional sites.
As the partnership unfolds, CodeBaby and The Jesuits aim to expand the use of healthcare avatars to other regions in need, setting a precedent for global health innovation. This collaboration highlights the transformative potential of technology to create meaningful change in healthcare systems worldwide.
For more information about CodeBaby and its innovative healthcare solutions, visit www.codebaby.com.
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CodeBaby is a leader in human-centric AI, creating emotionally intelligent 3D avatars for real-time, engaging communication. Our customizable, low-latency solutions are used in education, healthcare, and workforce training, helping organizations scale impact without sacrificing empathy. With innovative AI that enhances human capacity, CodeBaby’s technology is accessible, fast, and tailored to fit diverse needs.
