From Kilometers to Care: Why Localizing Health Access Must Be a Priority
From Kilometers to Care: Why Localizing Health Access Must Be a Priority The Myth of Infrastructure: Why Health Access Isn’t Just About Buildings Across Kenya, the government has invested significantly in expanding healthcare infrastructure—new hospitals, upgraded clinics, and expansive regional referral centers. On paper, this progress is encouraging. In reality, thousands of patients still struggle to receive timely, quality care , especially in remote and underserved areas. Why? Because infrastructure without access is like a hospital without patients. The journey to care remains long, unaffordable, and impersonal for millions. In many counties, people live kilometers away from the nearest facility , with no means of transport , no consistent health worker presence , and no continuity of care . It’s time to shift our mindset. Health access should not begin at the clinic door—it should begin in the community. And it must be human-centered, not infrastructure-led . The Problem:...