Webinar title: Scaling up Primary Care Networks (PCNs): Lessons from Kirinyaga County
This session explores the journey of establishing and scaling up Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kirinyaga County, highlighting strategies, challenges, and key lessons learned. It delves into how systems thinking and stakeholder collaboration were employed to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve access to quality services. The presentation also discusses the impact of PCNs on health outcomes, the role of multidisciplinary teams, and the replicability of this model in other contexts.
Speaker: Dr Brenda Maingi
Dr. Brenda Maingi is a passionate Consultant Family Physician in Nairobi City County’s Department of Medical Services. With a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s in Family Medicine from Havana, Cuba, her diverse training shapes her holistic approach to healthcare. A strong advocate for systems thinking and primary healthcare, Dr Maingi has played a pivotal role in strengthening healthcare delivery, including the successful establishment of five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Kirinyaga County. She is currently involved in the establishment of a PCN in Dagoretti North Subcounty, in Nairobi.
- Understand the Concept of Primary Care Networks (PCNs): Explain the structure, purpose, and role of PCNs in strengthening primary healthcare systems.
- Explore the PCN Implementation Process: Outline the steps taken to establish and scale up PCNs in Kirinyaga County.
- Identify Challenges and Solutions: Discuss the key challenges faced during PCN implementation and the strategies employed to overcome them.
- Highlight Lessons Learned: Share insights and best practices from the Kirinyaga County experience to guide similar initiatives in other regions.
- Demonstrate Impact on Healthcare Delivery: Evaluate how PCNs have improved access, service delivery, and health outcomes in Kirinyaga County
Date: Thursday, 19th of December 2024
Time: 3.00 PM CAT
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1