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September 28, 2026
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Daktari Smart expands to reach 50,000 children in 10 counties

Daktari Smart expands to reach 50,000 children in 10 counties

The second phase will also train 800 healthcare workers and 1,150 community health promoters to improve access to specialised paediatric care in underserved areas...

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The Daktari Smart telemedicine programme is set to expand its reach, aiming to provide specialized pediatric care to over 50,000 children across 10 counties by August 2027.

  • The programme, a collaboration between Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation and the M-PESA Foundation, has already reached over 27,000 children since its 2021 launch.
  • This expansion will also involve training 800 healthcare workers and 1,150 community health promoters.
  • During a recent programme review in Lamu County, partners assessed the integration of telemedicine, with the second phase focusing on strengthening health systems alongside technology.

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