Turning years of implementation into connected care.
Since 2016, Medtronic LABS has worked with national and county governments to develop and scale digitally enabled models for hypertension and diabetes care. Today, our work supports government-led NCD care across Kenya, building on years of implementation and evidence.
As Kenya’s digital health ecosystem evolves, so does our role. We are increasingly focused on helping existing systems work together — using data to improve care, strengthening coordination across community and facility settings, and exploring new approaches to continuity of care for NCDs and maternal health.
Impact Report
I have been struggling with high blood pressure for a while. Since Afya Dumu launched in Nyeri County, I visit my local Health Center more regularly.
Mary Nyeri, KenyaOur work at a glance
35
Counties
735,000
People screened
70,985
Lives improved
18%
Increase in hypertension control
What we’re building
Integrated NCD care
Supporting government-led efforts to strengthen hypertension and diabetes management.
Data to action
Using health-system data to identify gaps, improve quality, and support better decisions.
Connected care
Strengthening coordination across community and facility systems.
The next generation of digital health
Applying years of implementation experience to Kenya’s evolving digital health ecosystem.
Partners
How it works
SPICE, our open-source technology platform, supports outcomes-focused patient care.
Community Screening
Community health workers (CHWs) screen patients for a range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, malaria, TB and more, leveraging point-of-care diagnostics and symptom-based algorithms. Those eligible are referred to the nearest health facility.
Diagnosis and Risk Stratification
Medical staff confirm the diagnosis, and patients enroll in our programs. Upon enrollment, each patient receives a risk score, based on WHO-approved clinical protocols. The risk score supports a personalized care plan.
Community-based Management
CHWs follow up with patients directly in the community to monitor relevant conditions. The cadence of follow-ups is driven by the risk-based care plan for efficient and effective care management.
Patient Engagement
Patients engage in services customized to their unique needs.
Clinical Decision Support
Clinicians have access to longitudinal patient records and follow-up with patients based on real-time data. Throughout the program, clinicians can update the care plan, order prescriptions or labs, conduct medical consults and more.
SPICE Highlights
Interoperability
SPICE supports full integration with the Kenya Health Information System.
Tele-health
SPICE Engage is supporting real-time patient follow-up.
Analytics
Ministry of Health leadership and facility officials use SPICE Insights to gain real time understanding of population health.
Meet SPICE, the technology behind our work
We’re cultivating system-level change through digital health transformation. SPICE is the world’s leading digital health platform for community-based population health.
Our Technology