- Deputy Governor Shadrack Rotich and WTI chief executive Sharon Allen praised the initiative.
- Officials from the Ministry of Health and Kenyatta National Hospital witnessed the launch.
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The Bomet government has partnered with World Telehealth Initiative to launch telemedicine at Longisa County Referral Hospitals and other facilities across the county.
Deputy Governor Shadrack Rotich and WTI chief executive Sharon Allen said the initiative marks a significant stride towards leveraging technology to bridge gaps in healthcare services, particularly in remote areas.
The collaboration between Bomet and WTI underscores a commitment to embracing innovative solutions to enhance medical care delivery.
"Our partnership with World Tele-Health represents a significant step towards ensuring that our residents have access to quality healthcare services. Telemedicine technology enables us to bring specialised medical expertise to our healthcare facilities, ultimately improving patient outcomes," Rotich said.
“The telemedicine technology, which is already in use at Longisa Referral Hospital, will enable doctors and other health workers in the county to consult different specialists in other regions in the country and even abroad on a real-time basis. It will also enable learning and sharing of knowledge and experiences with colleagues globally.”
Allen hailed the transformative potential of telemedicine to expand access to healthcare.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Bomet county in implementing telemedicine solutions that will empower healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive and timely medical care to patients. Telemedicine technology enables doctors to consult with other specialists from around the world in real-time, facilitating efficient diagnosis and treatment," she said.
Officials from the Ministry of Health and Kenyatta National Hospital witnessed the launch.
Telemedicine robots will address challenges related to specialist shortages, long waiting times and geographical barriers, thereby improving healthcare access and outcomes for residents.
Telemedicine technology enables healthcare professionals to remotely consult with specialists, exchange medical records and collaborate in patient care plans, irrespective of geographical distances.
By leveraging telemedicine, healthcare providers can tap into a global network of medical expertise, enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
The partnership between Bomet and World Tele-Health represents a pioneering initiative in harnessing technology to transform healthcare delivery.
As telemedicine continues to gain momentum as a cost-effective and scalable solution for expanding access to healthcare services, initiatives like these are poised to shape the future of medical care delivery, not just in Kenya but globally.