Smart Hospital WhatsApp Notification 🚑📱

Welcome to the Smart Hospital WhatsApp Notification repository! This project aims to enhance hospital communication by integrating WhatsApp notifications into hospital management systems. This solution allows hospitals to send timely updates and notifications to patients and staff, improving overall communication efficiency.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Configuration
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, effective communication is vital. The Smart Hospital WhatsApp Notification project offers a solution to streamline communication through WhatsApp. By leveraging the WhatsApp API, hospitals can easily send notifications about appointments, test results, and other important updates directly to patients' phones.

Features

• Real-Time Notifications: Send instant updates to patients and staff.
• Customizable Messages: Tailor notifications to fit specific needs.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy setup and management.
• Secure Communication: Protect patient information through secure channels.
• Multi-Language Support: Communicate with a diverse patient population.

Installation

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ofcourse12/SmartHospital-WhatsApp-Notification.git

2. Navigate to the Directory:

   cd SmartHospital-WhatsApp-Notification

3. Download the Latest Release: Visit the Releases section to download the latest version. Execute the downloaded file to install the application.

4. Install Dependencies: Depending on your environment, you may need to install additional libraries. Check the requirements.txt file for a list of dependencies.

Usage

Once installed, you can start using the Smart Hospital WhatsApp Notification system. Here’s how:

1. Start the Application: Run the main application file:

   python app.py

2. Send a Notification: Use the built-in interface to send a notification. Enter the patient’s phone number, message, and select the notification type.

3. Check Notification History: View sent notifications in the history section of the application.

Configuration

To configure the application:

1. API Key: Obtain your WhatsApp API key from the WhatsApp Business API.
2. Environment Variables: Set up environment variables for sensitive information like API keys.
3. Configuration File: Edit the config.json file to adjust settings like notification templates and user preferences.

Sample Configuration

Here’s a sample configuration file:

{
  "whatsapp_api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
  "notification_templates": {
    "appointment_reminder": "Hello {name}, this is a reminder for your appointment on {date}.",
    "test_results": "Dear {name}, your test results are ready. Please check your patient portal."
  }
}

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the Smart Hospital WhatsApp Notification project. Here’s how you can help:

1. Fork the Repository: Create your own fork of the project.
2. Create a Branch: Use a descriptive branch name for your feature or bug fix.

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Your Changes: Implement your feature or fix.
4. Submit a Pull Request: Describe your changes and submit a pull request for review.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or feedback, please reach out:

• Email: support@smarthospital.com
• GitHub: ofcourse12

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the contributors and the open-source community for their support and inspiration.

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Explore the Releases section for updates and new features as we continue to enhance this project. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve communication in healthcare settings.