Digital Health for Community

Improving health outcomes in Western Kenya through digital education, training, and community-based outreach

10K+ People Educated
200+ CHWs Trained
50+ Health Programs
8 Partner Clinics

Strengthening Community Health Systems

Using Wi-Fi zones, digital learning hubs, and mobile engagement to educate and empower better health decisions

Our Digital Health initiative leverages technology to bridge healthcare gaps in Western Kenya. Through strategic use of Wi-Fi access points and digital hubs, we deliver critical health education and training directly to communities.

By combining digital education with local health worker training and transparent data collection, we're creating a comprehensive approach to improving health outcomes across Bungoma County.

Education First Prevention through knowledge
Community-Led Local health workers and champions
Data-Driven Evidence-based interventions
Digital Health
Health Videos
CHW Training
Data Collection
Mobile Outreach

Three Core Focus Areas

Comprehensive approach to community health improvement

Health Education

Public health awareness via Wi-Fi access points covering nutrition, hygiene, family planning, mental health, and disease prevention

Nutrition Hygiene Family Planning Mental Health HIV/AIDS Maternal Care

Training Programs

Short-term courses on digital health, first aid, community health work, and emergency response for local health champions

Digital Health First Aid CHW Training Emergency Response Health Data Telemedicine

Data Collection

Surveys, symptom tracking, and disease mapping feeding data to county health officials and NGOs for better planning

Health Surveys Symptom Tracking Disease Mapping Vaccination Data Health Analytics Reporting

Active Health Programs

Targeted interventions addressing specific health challenges across constituencies

Ask the Nurse Video Series

Sirisia, Webuye

Free health videos streamed before Wi-Fi access unlocks, covering common health questions and preventive care

50+ Videos
5K+ Views/Month

CHW Digital Training

Chwele, Bumula

Training Community Health Workers in digital data entry, symptom reporting, and basic telemedicine support

200+ CHWs Trained
15 Health Facilities

Teen Health Education

Tongaren, Kanduyi

Safe online space and lessons on sexual health, mental wellness, and life skills for teenagers

1K+ Teens Reached
20 Schools

Mental Health Awareness

County-wide

Partner with local hospitals to livestream sessions on depression, stress management, and substance abuse

12 Sessions/Year
3K+ Participants

Vaccination Campaign Data

Mt. Elgon, Naitiri

Collect mobile reports to map immunization coverage and identify gaps in remote areas

85% Coverage Mapped
500+ Children Tracked

Maternal Health Alerts

In Development

Mobile app to notify expectant mothers about checkup schedules and transport options

Beta Testing
100+ Mothers Enrolled

Prevention & Health Mentorship

Community-based programs focusing on prevention and peer support

Clean Water & Sanitation

Weekly video drops, SMS reminders, and community WhatsApp groups promoting hygiene practices

Video Content SMS Campaigns WhatsApp Groups

Mental Health Champions

Train 1 youth per ward to provide peer support and basic counseling tips to their communities

Peer Training Support Groups Crisis Response

Women's Health Circles

Use hubs or churches to host sessions on maternal health, cervical cancer screening, and family planning

Health Circles Screening Programs Education Sessions

Immunization Reminders

Push alerts through Wi-Fi landing pages and USSD systems for vaccination schedules

Push Notifications USSD Alerts Schedule Tracking

Nutrition for Farmers

Videos on diet, child nutrition, and food processing integrated with agricultural training

Nutrition Videos Recipe Sharing Food Processing

Health Sector Job Creation

Creating employment opportunities while strengthening local health systems

Community Health Workers

Ministry-accredited short courses in digital hubs creating certified CHWs

3-month training
Ministry certification
50+ positions annually

Health Data Collectors

Trained youth to input data from rural areas via tablets and mobile apps

Digital tools training
Data analysis skills
30+ positions

Mental Health Advocates

Recruited from local communities and trained via partner NGOs for peer support

Peer support training
Crisis intervention
20+ advocates

Health Content Creators

Local teachers and nurses creating health education videos in local languages

Local language content
Video production skills
15+ creators

Health Sector Partners

Collaborating with leading health organizations for maximum impact

Government Partners

Ministry of Health Kenya Content development, CHW integration, vaccine campaigns
Kenya Medical Training College Student interns for field work and community outreach

International Organizations

USAID AMPATH Family planning, maternal health, HIV/AIDS programs
GIZ Kenya Mental health and digital health education initiatives
MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) Clinical support and emergency training programs

Local Health Partners

Red Cross Kenya First aid and disaster response training
Bungoma County Referral Hospital Clinical expertise and health worker training

Submit Health Report

Community Health Workers and youth can log health cases and observations

Join Us in Building Healthier Communities

Whether you're a medic, a youth, or a donor — there's a role for you in bringing better health education, access, and prevention to every corner of Bungoma County.