NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – Old Mutual has partnered with Haltons Pharmacy and Goodlife Pharmacy to unveil Pharmacy First service that is set to enable Kenyans to receive treatment at Community Pharmacies.
The partners aver that the program is set to revolutionize how primary healthcare is accessed and delivered, by offering convenience and efficiency.
Under the program, which is covered under Old Mutual’s medical covers, clients can visit accredited pharmacies for consultation with clinicians, and receive necessary medications if the condition can be managed there.
The Pharmacy First service offers convenience and efficiency, ensuring patients receive the care they need and exactly when they need it.
“The Pharmacy First programme is designed with people’s health and convenience in mind, prioritising accessible and efficient healthcare solutions. At Old Mutual, our business decisions are informed by unique customer needs and emerging global trends. The program we are unveiling today underscores that. We remain committed to our customers’ needs at all times,” said Old Mutual Health’s Managing Director Japheth Ogalloh.
He added that the introduction of the Pharmacy First service affirms Old Mutual Health’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare services that are both accessible and convenient.
On his part, Haltons Pharmacy CEO Gregory Rockson observed that the partnership will go a long way in ensuring tha5t Kenyans get access to affordable healthcare.
“We are proud to have designed the pharmacy-first program and pioneered it with Old Mutual. We strongly believe this program will significantly improve the healthcare experience for Kenyans through a faster and more efficient way to address minor ailments,” he said.
“The Pharmacy First Program is a significant step towards revolutionizing healthcare accessibility in Kenya. It empowers patients with minor ailments to access quality treatment and medication at any of our pharmacies countrywide and, with this our customers are guaranteed of saving time and money,” added Goodlife Pharmacy CEO Justin Melvin.
