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Browsing: Murang’a County
- 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 ensure that Murang’a residents receive quality medical care.
- One of the best benefits is the ability for patients to talk to doctors without having to travel.
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 initiated to decentralize healthcare, reduce the crowds in major hospitals, and …