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Utilization of Telehealth in Kenya During COVID-19

Author(s): Calvin R. Wei and Godwin C. Lang'at*

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2024

Published on: 14 November, 2023

Article ID: e141123223569 Pages: 3

DOI: 10.2174/0126667975274574231110055223

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to healthcare systems across the world, with rising cases of coronavirus infections leading to reduced hospital visits. The IPC interventions implemented by governments, such as restrictions of movements, curfews, school closures, and limited social gatherings, also impacted the provision of medical services in hospitals. In the Kenyan case, medical facilities and non-profit organizations became innovative and utilized telehealth to conduct patient consultations, perform diagnostic procedures, and provide treatment using ICT tools.

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