Aga Khan University Hospital has launched a Home Care Service as part of its strategy to increase access to quality care.
This initiative is guided by the hospital’s commitment to take its services closer to where people work and live.
At first the hospital introduced home care services as a pilot program in 2022. The program targeted oncology patients especially those undergoing chemotherapy treatment and palliative care. Due to success recorded during the pilot stage has paved the way for the full rollout.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, hospital CEO Rashid Khalani said the new service is yet another innovation that offers flexibility for patients and caregivers whilst ensuring that they receive quality care.
“For patients who need continuing care like those under treatment for chronic diseases, we are coming to your home so that you don’t miss the care you need because of any inconvenience.
For working caregivers whose work schedule is often interrupted to take their loved ones to the hospital, we are asking them to entrust us with their care at home, while they continue with their daily routine uninterrupted,” said Mr Rashid.
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On his part Dr Julius Kipngetich, Group Regional CEO, Jubilee Holdings, commended the hospital for spearheading healthcare innovations in the country.
“This new service by the Aga Khan University Hospital is timely. Having home care services is a big step towards achieving Universal Health Care, and it also shows relevance to today’s needs of the patient,” said Dr Kipngetich
Services offered by the home care service
Among the services offered under the Home Care Service, include, nursing care, physiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Doctor visits and counselling psychology are also addressed by the new program. The list extends to nutrition support, palliative care, and collection of samples for laboratory testing.
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Additionally, free delivery of medications, and wound care among other follow-up care services are included in the newly launched program.
This service is part of the hospital’s decentralization of services from the main hospital to the neighborhoods.
Additionally, it will shape the services offered by the wide outpatient network of 53 centers spread across Kenya and Uganda.
Currently the home care service is available in Nairobi and its environs. Hospital sources revealed plans to expand the service to other areas.
For over sixty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has been taking care of families in East Africa.
