Why MKINGA

Summary of MKINGA APP:
1. MKINGA Health App addresses the major public health concerns of non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) and mental health (MH) worldwide.
2. It offers reliable information and tools for managing, controlling, and tracking NCDs,
MH, maternal and child health (MNCH), and sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
3. MKINGA aims to empower communities with appropriate information to make informed
medical and lifestyle choices.
4. In Kenya, where there is a double burden of diseases, including NCDs and mental health
issues, MKINGA supplements the government’s efforts in preventive and management
healthcare.
5. The app provides constant reminders, live streaming, and short videos on healthy living,
tailored to different age cohorts and health conditions.
6. It offers access to emergency services, counseling, and support centers, enhancing
convenience and immediate assistance.
7. MKINGA uses Pop-Ups and Notifications to deliver concrete and specific messages to
users, even when they are offline.
8. The app tracks and monitors pregnant women from their first antenatal care visit to
postnatal services, ensuring improved child survival rates and reducing default rates.
9. Unlike other health apps, MKINGA interacts with users, provides consultations at an
affordable price (below Kes. 50/= per month), and offers a comprehensive directory of
health facilities, chemists, ambulances, and security hotlines.
10. MKINGA respects privacy and delivers sensitive health information, such as sexual
reproductive health, in a private and comfortable manner.
Why MKINGA is better:
1. MKINGA covers a wider range of health concerns, including NCDs, MH, MNCH, and
SRH, while m-mama focuses specifically on emergency care for pregnant women and
newborns.
2. MKINGA offers constant reminders, live streaming, and interactive content to promote
healthy living and preventive measures, going beyond emergency referrals.
3. The app provides access to a variety of health services, including counseling and support
centers, at the press of a button, whereas m-mama primarily focuses on emergency
transport services.
4. MKINGA delivers specific and concrete messages through Pop-Ups and Notifications,
ensuring users receive important information even when offline, which is not available in
m-mama.
5. MKINGA offers consultations, prevention, management, and control of health issues at
an affordable price (below Kes. 50/= per month), making it more accessible to the
economically disadvantaged.
6. The app provides a comprehensive directory of health facilities, chemists, ambulances,
and security hotlines, making it easier for users to locate and access essential services.
7. MKINGA respects user privacy by delivering sensitive health information, such as sexual
reproductive health, privately and comfortably.
8. MKINGA addresses the broader challenges of healthcare in Kenya, including financing,
infrastructure, and human resources, and aims to empower communities with reliable
information, making it a more comprehensive solution for
emergency care.