Accessibility to diagnostic services remains a critical issue in Kenya’s healthcare landscape. Many regions, particularly rural and underserved areas, lack adequate diagnostic facilities, forcing individuals to travel long distances and in some cases forgo testing.
According to a national survey between 2019 and 2020, only a fraction of primary healthcare facilities were adequately equipped to deliver necessary diagnostic services. Specifically, the survey revealed that only about 10 percent of these facilities had the essential equipment and infrastructure required for comprehensive diagnostic services.
