Audio By Vocalize In Kenya, most people view pharmacists as the person behind the counter who reads a prescription and dispenses medicine. The role of pharmacists in pharmacy is no longer confined to dispensing medicines but has developed towards patient treatment management, with larger roles as medical counsellors, educators, and advocates. Pharmacy practice has continuously advanced along with the health care needs of our population. Pharmacists are an integral part of the health care team and are among the most trusted and accessible health care professionals. This accessibility allows them to perform more patient care activities, including counselling, medication…
Author: By Jesee Gichure Munga
Audio By Vocalize A health officer enters data into the new platform to monitor family planning commodities at the Homa Bay County Hospital. [File, Standard] In Kenya, a big healthcare pain is no longer infrastructure, but the inadequacy of usable, and shareable healthcare data across facilities and counties. This failure undermines the continuity of care and weakens progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In an era of rapid technological development, Kenya’s digital health landscape should continuously aim for cohesive and interoperable data networks that function effectively across all the 47 counties. Today, a breakdown in information is common. A patient treated…