Dr Wamicwe: Digital health critical in service delivery

Phanice Okuso, 60, a retired nurse conducting a breast cancer screening at Kakamega Oasis Multi-Specialty Hospital. [Nathan Ochunge, Standard]

The head of the Division of Research and Innovation at the Ministry of Health Dr Joyce Wamicwe has backed Digital Health as the significant pillar towards the realisation of service delivery at all health facilities in line with the Government's pursuit of implementation of Universal Health Coverage.

Speaking on day 3 of the ongoing HIV Service Delivery Integration Summit at a Mombasa hotel, Dr Wamicwe noted that digital health provides a framework for the provision of e-health services, establishes an integrated e-health management information system, data governance and protection of personal health information, service delivery through digital health interventions among others.