TELEMEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM
The County Government of Murang’a is set to officially Pilot Telemedicine Services in these Select Hospitals across Murang’a County for Six Months in partnership with Health X and Byon 8.
Telemedicine is Medical Consultation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients by Doctors and Medical Health Experts from anywhere in the World using computerized Digital Communication and Telecommunication Technologies.
The Aim of this Telemedicine Program is to Decentralize Health Services and Decongest major Hospitals in Murang’a by ensuring that the People of Murang’a can get any Medical Service from their Homes or their nearest Dispensary or Health Center. This will save them Money and Time used in traveling to major Hospitals for major Health Concerns, Consultation and Treatment.
Training of Doctors and Health Workers in Murang’a is is ongoing in Preparation for this Pilot and eventual Rollout of Telemedicine in Murang’a County. The People of Murang’a will also be informed on how to get, enjoy and fully benefit from Telemedicine Services.
Below is a List of Selected Hospitals/Health Centers/Dispensaries for Telemedicine Pilot Program
1. GATANGA SUB-COUNTY ➢ Gatunyu Dispensary ➢ Gathanji Dispensary ➢ Mukurwe Dispensary ➢ Gatura Health Centre.
2. ITHANGA SUB-COUNTY ➢ Ithanga Health Center ➢ Mitubiri Health Center.
3. KANDARA SUB-COUNTY ➢ Ng’araria Dispensary ➢ Gacharage Dispensary ➢ Kagundu-Ini Dispensary ➢ Maria-Ini Dispensary ➢ Muruka Dispensary ➢ Karimamwaro Dispensary.
4. KIGUMO SUB-COUNTY ➢ Kigumo Sub County Hospital ➢ Kangari Health Centre ➢ Gikoe Health Centre ➢ Sabasaba Health Centre ➢ Muthithi Dispensary.
5. MURANG’A SOUTH SUB-COUNTY ➢ Makuyu Health Centre ➢ Gikono Dispensary ➢ Kaharo Dispensary ➢ Kamahuha Dispensary ➢ Kambiti Health Centre ➢ Githuya Dispensary.
6. KIHARU SUB-COUNTY ➢ Kambirwa Health Centre ➢ Mugeka Dispensary ➢ Kiangage Dispensary.
7. KAHURO SUB-COUNTY ➢ Muriranjas Sub County Hospital ➢ Kirogo Health Centre ➢ Murarandia Health Centre.
8. KANGEMA SUB-COUNTY ➢ Kiamara Health Centre ➢ Kanyenyaini Health Centre ➢ Rwathia Dispensary.
9. MATHIOYA SUB-COUNTY ➢ Nyangiti Health Centre ➢ Nyakianga Health Centre ➢ Kiriaini Dispensary ➢ Kamacharia Dispensary ➢ Kiambuthia Dispensary ➢ Wahundura Dispensary.