Beyond Hospitals: Kenya’s Digital Clinics Are the Future of Rural Health

In rural Kenya, healthcare no longer starts with a hospital visit. Thanks to digital clinics, patients now walk into local centers equipped with telemedicine booths, diagnostic devices, and trained staff — and leave with prescriptions from doctors based miles away. With strong backing from healthcare leader Jayesh Saini and organizations like Lifecare, these digital clinics combine physical and virtual care for optimal coverage. Early pilots in Makueni and Kisumu show impressive results in chronic care management and maternal health. This is the future of rural health: decentralized, data-driven, and deeply human.