Overview
In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility, Murang'a County launched a telemedicine pilot program in September 2024. This initiative aims to decentralize health services and decongest major hospitals by enabling patients to receive medical consultations remotely. Leveraging existing internet infrastructure, the program was initially implemented in 44 selected health facilities across the county.
The main objective is to decentralize healthcare services, allowing patients to receive medical consultations remotely and thereby decongest major hospitals.
Telemedicine enables patients to connect with specialized doctors virtually, reducing the need for physical travel, saving time and costs, and ensuring timely medical interventions, especially for those in remote areas.
The pilot program was implemented in 44 selected health facilities across Murang'a County.
The program leverages existing internet infrastructure within local hospitals to facilitate virtual medical consultations.
The telemedicine service allows patients to connect virtually with specialized doctors, reducing the need for physical travel to major hospitals. This approach not only saves time and costs for patients but also ensures timely medical interventions, particularly for those in remote areas. The program represents a significant step toward integrating technology into healthcare delivery, aligning with global trends in medical consultations and treatment.