mHealth Kenya

SMS Printers Project

Laboratory Systems

Project Overview

The SMS Printers Project was developed to address critical delays in HIV test result delivery, particularly for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load testing. The system transmits results directly from reference labs to health facilities via secure SMS printers, dramatically reducing turnaround times.

Project Scope

Project included: 1) Procurement and configuration of SMS printers, 2) Installation in 335+ health facilities, 3) Secure text messaging system development, 4) Restricted access protocols for data confidentiality, 5) Training programs for healthcare workers.

Key Outcomes

  • Reduced result delivery time from days to minutes
  • Deployed in over 335 health facilities nationwide
  • Improved early diagnosis and treatment initiation
  • Maintained strict patient confidentiality through access controls
  • Enabled instant communication between facilities and reference labs

Project Details

Client
Ministry of Health
Technologies
SMS TechnologySecure PrintersLab-Facility Interface

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