# Health Care Smart Cards Changamka Microhealth Ltd is an Outpatient Company in Kenya By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-06-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changamka-microhealth-ltd References: [businessfightspoverty.org](http://www.businessfightspoverty.org/profiles/blogs/kristie-wang-changamka-microhealth-scaling-proven-mobile-maternal) & [changamka.co.ke](http://changamka.co.ke) Based in Kenya, Changamka Microhealth Ltd is a social enterprise that utilizes mobile technology. "Changamka Microhealth Ltd is making [healthcare delivery more cost-effective and accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safemedicaltravel) in Kenya by using mobile phones and mobile money," wrote Kristie Wang of Ashoka Changemakers in an article on Business Fights Poverty called "Changamka Microhealth: Scaling Proven Mobile Maternal Health e-Vouchers in Western Kenya." "It is piloting a program that helps low-income, expectant mothers get electronic maternal health vouchers that they can present on their mobile phones at health facilities." Changamka also uses M-PESA and smart cards to make payments easier and more efficient, all the while improving affordability and insurance services. **Contact Information** Changamka Microhealth Ltd [website](http://changamka.co.ke/) Changamka Microhealth Ltd on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/changamka) Changamka Microhealth Ltd on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Changamka_Kenya) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Health Technology:** Changamka Microhealth Ltd is using mobile phones and mobile money to make healthcare delivery more accessible and cost-effective in Kenya. - **Smart Card Payment Systems:** Changamka Microhealth Ltd uses smart cards to make payments for healthcare services more efficient and affordable. - **Electronic Vouchers:** Changamka Microhealth Ltd is piloting a program that provides electronic maternal health vouchers to low-income, expectant mothers in Western Kenya through mobile phones. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Hospitals and clinics can partner with companies like Changamka Microhealth Ltd to implement mobile health technology and smart card payment systems for easier and more affordable healthcare access. - **Finance:** Mobile money and smart card payment systems similar to Changamka's could be used in other industries such as banking and retail for more efficient and secure financial transactions. - **Telecommunications:** Mobile phone companies can further develop mobile health technology like Changamka's to aid in healthcare access and improve customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Online Healthcare Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinikk-smart-plan.md) - [Cost-Effective Healthcare Software Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-software.md) - [Affordable Maternity Care Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-pregnancy.md) - [African Digital Wallet Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union54.md) - [Unlimited Telemedicine Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embarq-heath.md) - [Accessible Healthcare Coverage Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefits-program.md) - [Chronic Care Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeval-care.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-healthcare.md) - [At-Home Screening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkable-health.md)