Residents of Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from a transformative shift in healthcare delivery, following a benchmarking mission by officials from Uasin Gishu County, Moi University, and AMPATH to Murang’a County a national leader in digital health systems.

The goal; to replicate and scale up smart health solutions that will increase efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in public health services across Uasin Gishu.

“What we saw in Murang’a directly aligns with our vision for smarter, faster, and more responsive healthcare for our people,” said Dr. Paul Wangwe, Chief Officer for Preventive and Promotive Health.

The delegation, which included Chief Officer for Finance Eliud Kipkorir, was impressed by Murang’a’s cutting-edge Telemedicine Centre a digital hub currently supporting 36 health facilities through video consultations, allowing patients in remote areas to access specialist care without traveling long distances.

Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, who hosted the delegation, urged the team:

“Learn the best practices, adopt what works, and replicate it for the benefit of your people.”

The team toured the Murang’a County Referral Hospital, where they witnessed first-hand digital systems from electronic medical records to integrated revenue collection have reduced wait times, enhanced accountability, and improved patient satisfaction.

“This is a best-in-class example of how digital transformation can improve transparency and boost service delivery,” noted Eliud Kipkorir.

The visit is part of a broader initiative under the African Health Collaborative Project, implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The project has three key pillars: health Ecosystem, health Employment, and health Entrepreneurship

The benchmarking mission marks a significant step in inter-county collaboration, as Uasin Gishu, Moi University, and AMPATH work to adopt proven digital health solutions and tailor them to meet the unique needs of the residents.