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Jitenge

Public Health Surveillance
Jitenge

Project Overview

Jitenge is a robust mobile and web-based application built to support Kenya’s COVID-19 response. The platform allowed travelers, confirmed cases, and contacts to self-report their health status daily, while enabling public health officials to monitor compliance and intervene where necessary. Designed with user-centric features and strong data security, Jitenge played a vital role in controlling the spread of the virus.

Project Scope

Our implementation included: 1) Daily self-reporting interface for individuals under observation, 2) Geo-fencing to monitor quarantine compliance, 3) Real-time dashboards for county and national health teams, 4) Automated SMS reminders for health check-ins, and 5) Secure storage of sensitive health data. The system was scalable and integrated into the national COVID-19 surveillance strategy.

Key Outcomes

  • Monitored over 500,000 individuals during the pandemic
  • Enabled early intervention and support for symptomatic individuals
  • Strengthened public health data for national decision-making
  • Improved compliance with quarantine guidelines through automation
  • Reduced manual follow-up workload for health officials

Project Details

Client
Ministry of Health, Kenya
Technologies
Mobile AppWeb DashboardGeo-fencingSMS Automation

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