EP 166: Dr Karl Daniel, Telemedicine as a New Approach to Healthcare Access in Kenya

29/09/2025 40 min Temporada 5 Episodio 166
EP 166: Dr Karl Daniel, Telemedicine as a New Approach to Healthcare Access in Kenya

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Send us a textImagine walking 50km to see a doctor versus getting treated from your phone. In Kenya, there’s just one doctor for every 5,000 people, far below the WHO’s recommended standard. Long queues, high costs, and staff shortages make access difficult.In this episode of Rooted in Health II, Anne Chisa speaks with Dr. Karl Daniel, a medical doctor and healthcare entrepreneur, on how TIBU Health’s hybrid model is making healthcare accessible through in-person care, pharmacies, mobile clinics, and telemedicine.Key issues covered:Challenges in Kenya’s healthcare system and the impact of COVID-19How TIBU Health integrates teleconsultation, pharmacies, and clinicsBuilding trust in digital health and adapting to cultural realitiesPartnerships, insurance, and scaling across Kenya and beyondDr. Daniel’s 10-year vision for healthcare in AfricaSupport the showFollow the show on:Twitter: @RootofscipodInstagram: @Rootofscipod YouTube: The Root Of The Science PodcastFacebook: The Root of The Science Podcast LinkedIn: The Root Of The Science PodcastWebsite

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