Telemedicine services in Murang’a County: Kenya’s technological initiative to decentralize healthcare --[Reported by Umva mag]

• The introduction of telemedicine in Murang’a County, Kenya, is bringing healthcare services closer to the people.
• A pilot program has been initiated in the county to decentralize healthcare, reduce the crowds in major hospitals, and make sure that Murang’a residents can receive quality medical care at the nearest health centers.
• The program targets both urban and rural populations, and intends to provide a complete solution to healthcare access challenges in the county.

Access to healthcare is a great challenge for many residents in Murang’a County, Kenya. With most healthcare services centralized in major hospitals, people in remote areas are often forced to travel long distances, with great time and financial costs, to receive medical care.

The introduction of telemedicine offers a revolutionary solution to these challenges, bringing healthcare services closer to the people. A six-month pilot program, under the leadership of His Excellency President Ruto, and governor Kang’ata, has been …

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