[kictanet] Looking for information on e-health in Kenya

[warigia bowman]

Dear Muraya

Yes, KNH is a good example of ICT in health. I think in a rural area one
working computer that actually functions would count.

Rigia

On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM, S.M. Muraya <murigi.muraya at gmail.com>wrote:

> Warigia,
>
> Does the Kenyatta National Hospital fall in the category you are looking
> at?
>
> Can you be more specific about what you mean  by ICT systems in place?
>
> Some may be afraid of an IT audit.
>
> A health facility with only one computer but no wi-fi or ethernet network
> may not feel confident, capable or obliged to speak about their IT system.
> This even though one computer storing health records and sending e-mails to
> the Ministry of Health does qualify as an IT system. Yes? No?
>
> Not to forget, politics (fear of victimization) could keep you from getting
> a response.
>
> Otherwise keep up the good work. Every issue we objectively talk about in a
> democratic society improves when it is brought to the light..
>
> On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM, warigia bowman <warigia at aucegypt.edu>wrote:
>
>>
>> Dear colleagues
>>
>> I have sent a formal message to the ICt Board, but could anyone with
>> information on Kenyan Government sponsored health facilities using ICT write
>> back to the list?
>>
>> I am looking for any government sponsored public health facility in Kenya
>> with ICT systems in place. In place right now. Not planned or suggested, or
>> theorize.
>>
>> many thanks.
>>
>> Sincerely, Rigia
>>
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