The Department of Health and Sanitation in Trans Nzoia County has received a major technological boost in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) following the donation of tablets worth Sh1.5 million.

The devices, donated by the World Diabetes Foundation in partnership with Medtronic Labs, will transform data collection and patient monitoring in county health facilities.

During the official handover, Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation, Dr Judith Simiyu, hailed the initiative as a milestone for the health sector:

“This partnership is a big step forward. With these tablets, our facilities will be able to collect patient data in real time, which will help us plan better, especially when budgeting for medicines,” said Dr Simiyu.

The tablets will primarily capture data for patients battling diabetes, hypertension, and high blood pressure—conditions that continue to strain the county’s health resources.

County Director of Health and Sanitation, Dr Isaac Babu Kisiangani, noted that the move will improve evidence-based decision-making:

“With accurate data fed into the National Kenya Health Information System (NKHIS), we’ll know exactly how many patients are affected in each ward and sub-county. This will guide resource allocation and medication purchases more effectively,” he explained.

He added that the initiative aligns with the government’s wider strategy of integrating NCD management into primary healthcare services.

On his part, Dr Emmanuel Mwengi, Head of the NCD Unit, confirmed that the tablets will first be deployed in Kiminini and Kwanza sub-counties. He applauded Medtronic Labs for supporting grassroots healthcare delivery:

“These gadgets will allow us to track patients more closely and ensure they follow up on medication and clinic visits. It’s a game-changer for our health workers,” said Dr Mwengi.

He urged residents with diabetes and hypertension to seek care at the nearest health facilities, assuring them of improved services.

A representative from the implementing team also emphasized the importance of safeguarding and responsibly using the devices:

“This system is not just about technology—it’s about transforming lives by ensuring continuity of care and better monitoring for patients,” he said.

Key Highlights ✨

• 💊 Sh1.5M Boost: Tablets donated to improve NCD management.
  
• 🌍 Partners: World Diabetes Foundation & Medtronic Labs.
  
• 📊 Digital Health: Real-time data feeding into the National Kenya Health Information System (NKHIS).
  
• 🏥 Deployment: First rollout in Kiminini and Kwanza sub-counties.
  
• ⚕️ Focus: Diabetes, hypertension, and blood pressure patients.
  
• 👩‍⚕️ Impact: Enhances resource planning, medication budgeting, and patient follow-up.