Uasin Gishu Health Officials Visit Murang’a to Learn and Implement Telemedicine Solutions
The visit is part of a broader initiative within the African Health Collaborative Project, implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation
Murang'a's telemedicine has worked well, the Chief Officer of Health, Dr. Paul Wange, says, and has been a relief to patients who report for treatment of their ailments at the hospital.Uasin Gishu Health Officials At Murang'a
By Jessica Nyaboke
Health officials from Uasin Gishu County recently visited Murang’a County as part of an exchange program to learn about telemedicine, an innovative technology that promises to improve healthcare delivery, especially for patients seeking treatment at local health facilities. The visit aims to explore how this cutting-edge solution could enhance healthcare services and benefit patients in Uasin Gishu.
The primary goal of the mission is for Uasin Gishu County to study and adopt best practices in telemedicine. Officials hope to replicate and scale up the smart health solutions already in place in Murang’a, which would lead to greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in public health services across Uasin Gishu. The implementation of telemedicine is seen as a key strategy to streamline healthcare delivery, reduce patient wait times, and bring specialized care to remote areas.
Dr. Paul Wange, the Chief Officer of Health in Uasin Gishu County, highlighted the success of telemedicine in Murang’a. He noted that the system has been a huge relief for patients visiting health facilities, enabling them to receive timely medical consultations without the need to travel long distances. Telemedicine has made healthcare more accessible to communities in hard-to-reach areas, greatly improving patient satisfaction.
The delegation, which also included Eliud Kipkorir, the Chief Officer for Finance, was particularly impressed by Murang’a’s state-of-the-art Telemedicine Centre. This digital hub currently supports 36 health facilities through video consultations, allowing patients in rural areas to access specialized healthcare without having to travel great distances.
Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, who hosted the delegation, encouraged the visiting team to learn from the successes of Murang’a’s digital transformation. He said, “Learn the best practices, adopt what works, and replicate it for the benefit of your people.”
During the visit, the team toured the Murang’a County Referral Hospital, where they saw how the integration of digital systems—such as electronic medical records and revenue collection—has reduced wait times and enhanced accountability. These improvements have led to increased patient satisfaction and overall better service delivery.
This visit is part of a larger initiative under the African Health Collaborative Project, implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The project focuses on three key pillars: Health Ecosystem, Health Employment, and Health Entrepreneurship.
The benchmarking mission is a significant milestone for inter-county collaboration, as Uasin Gishu, Moi University, and AMPATH work together to adapt proven digital health solutions to meet the specific needs of their residents.
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