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State to roll out countrywide pilot telemedicine programme

A teleconsultation. [iStockphoto] 

The government will roll out a telemedicine programme to improve access to healthcare, particularly in remote and marginalised regions.

Already, the government through the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has set aside Sh600 million for the foundation of telemedicine projects in 20 health facilities.

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