Patients experiencing mental health distress can now access a dedicated 24-hour call service as Chiromo Hospital Group launches a new call centre to strengthen access to mental healthcare.
The initiative is part of Chiromo Hospital Group’s 30th anniversary celebrations and is aimed at addressing patients’ needs while advancing mental healthcare in Kenya and across Africa.
Chiromo Hospital Group Chairman, Prof. Frank Njenga, says the institution is pleased to have played a role in sensitising Kenyans on the importance of taking care of their mental wellbeing. He says the new call centre will go a long way in reaching people experiencing mental health distress and connecting them to the support they need.
Dr Marx Okonji, Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, says the launch marks a significant milestone and reflects the institution’s investment in mental healthcare over the past 30 years.
On his part, CHG Chief Executive Officer Dr Vincent Hongo says the future of healthcare is increasingly driven by technology, making the call centre an important tool in expanding access to mental health services.
He says the facility will enable CHG to respond to patients’ needs beyond Kenya, helping break geographical and border barriers that have traditionally limited access to mental healthcare.
