NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment in technology to accelerate healthcare transformation across Kenya’s 47 counties.

📻 Breaking It Down

The Council made the call during the high-level “Connect, Power, Heal” side event held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The forum brought together county leaders, development partners, technology innovators and health sector stakeholders to explore ways of improving healthcare delivery through connectivity, reliable power and digital health solutions.

The Council was represented by Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Nassir, who chairs the CoG Health Committee, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, chair of the Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Committee, and CoG Chief Executive Officer Mary Mwiti.

📌 What You Need to Know

The leaders highlighted the role of county governments in improving maternal and newborn health, including through the Intercounty Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Initiative anchored at CoG.

The county-led initiative promotes collaboration, learning and accountability among the 47 counties to address preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

The Council identified digital health and telemedicine as key opportunities for expanding access to specialist medical care, strengthening clinical mentorship and improving patient outcomes.

Mombasa County showcased its experience at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, where Proximie-enabled digital surgery has supported 87 surgical sessions and 143 hours of connected operating time.

The technology enables specialists to collaborate remotely during surgical procedures, potentially expanding access to expertise beyond the physical location of health facilities.

The Council said continued investment in digital connectivity and health technologies would support counties in improving access to healthcare services.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya