Murang’a County Launches Landmark Wellness Program
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Murang’a County Launches Landmark Wellness Program to Promote Preventive Healthcare and Advance UHC Agenda
Murang’a County, Kenya – July 29, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move to strengthen preventive healthcare and promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Murang’a County Government has launched its inaugural Comprehensive Wellness Program targeting county public servants. The launch event, held at Murang’a Level 5 Hospital, drew an overwhelming response, with over 5,000 county employees turning up for medical check-ups and wellness services.
Deputy Governor H.E. Stephen Munania, who officiated the event, emphasized the critical importance of early detection and regular health screenings in preventing lifestyle diseases and improving quality of life.
“This initiative demonstrates our commitment to creating a healthier workforce and community. Regular check-ups can catch conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers early when they are most treatable. This is a legacy of prevention we want to build in Murang’a,” said H.E. Munania.
The wellness program, designed to be an annual county-wide engagement, offers a wide range of services including communicable & non-communicable disease screening, mental health support, nutritional counseling, and physical fitness guidance. It aligns with both national health goals and Murang’a’s County Integrated Development Plan, which prioritizes preventive and promotive healthcare.
A key partner in the initiative is LCT Health, a leading digital health solutions provider. Speaking at the launch, LCT Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Jotham Alumasa, underscored the company’s role in modernizing healthcare delivery and claims efficiency.
“Our technology is built to support counties in achieving UHC goals by reducing bottlenecks in healthcare claims and enabling smart decision-making through real-time data. This partnership with Murang’a is a blueprint for efficient, tech-enabled healthcare,” said Mr. Alumasa.
As part of the partnership, LCT Africa donated 20 digital devices to be used during ward rounds allowing clinicians to collect, store, and retrieve patient data in real-time. This move is part of the county’s transition toward digitized healthcare systems, improving service delivery and record-keeping.
In addition to medical services, participants received free medical advisory, and health insurance literacy sessions aimed at empowering them to make informed choices about their health.
The County Government plans to make the Wellness Program a flagship initiative, encouraging other counties to adopt similar models.
This wellness program underscores the power of public-private partnerships in improving health outcomes. It also supports the Ministry of Health’s broader agenda of integrating preventive care into primary health systems, helping reduce the national burden of non-communicable diseases that currently account for more than half of hospital admissions.
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