Village Health Laundry Operation Management System

Team 7

Project Abstract: Village Health Laundry Management System

Business Requirement

Village Health identified improper disposal of disposable nappies in Vrygrond as a major contributor to environmental degradation and the spread of zoonotic diseases. While reusable nappies offer a sustainable alternative, their adoption is hindered by the lack of accessible and hygienic washing facilities.

Proposed Solution

The Village Health Laundry Management System is a cross-platform digital solution designed to support a community-based laundry service for reusable nappies. It enables residents to book laundry services via a mobile app or in person through laundry staff using a desktop interface. The system is tailored for low-resource environments, with offline capabilities, intuitive design, and support for low-end devices.

Design, Tech Stack & Architecture

·         Frontend: React Native with Expo (mobile), Firebase-hosted web app (desktop)

·         Backend: Firebase Realtime Database, Cloud Functions,

·         Payments: YOCO integration for secure online and cash transactions

·         Architecture: Microservices, role-based access and real-time syncing

Major Features

·         User registration and authentication

·         Booking and tracking of laundry services

·         Complaint logging and feedback

·         Payment processing

·         Usage reporting and analytics

·         Admin controls for pricing

Summary of Conclusions

The Laundry Management System demonstrates how a tailored, low-cost digital solution can address complex socio-technical challenges in underserved communities. It offers a scalable model for health-focused innovation and lays the foundation for future funding and expansion.