Patients seeking care in Kenyan hospitals connected to The Pathology Network experience a range of benefits that positively impact their healthcare, both directly and indirectly. These benefits include reduced diagnostic costs, faster diagnosis, reliable and timely dispatch of results, and consistently high-quality test reports. Here's an example of how The Pathology Network reduces diagnostic costs for patients: There are both direct and indirect costs associated with laboratory diagnostics. Direct costs include the lab test itself, consultation fees, sample collection, and travel expenses to reach a specialized testing facility, which can be significant since many hospitals do not offer advanced testing on-site. Indirect costs encompass lost time due to travel, hospital wait times, and delays in receiving results, which prevent patients from engaging in other activities. Additionally, there is the significant cost of morbidity resulting from delayed diagnosis.

The Pathology Network minimizes the need for patients to travel long distances by bringing advanced diagnostic testing closer to them. Our unique workflow aggregates samples, enabling us to offer affordable test pricing through economies of scale without compromising on quality. Furthermore, our streamlined process reduces turnaround time, allowing patients to begin treatment sooner, which in turn lowers the indirect costs associated with prolonged illness. We are continuously studying the impact of our services on patients to better understand how we can enhance our effectiveness and scale this positive impact to reach millions more in the years to come.

At The Pathology Network, we bridge the gap between small-town clinicians and remote specialised pathologists—something that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago. This connection empowers clinicians to practice medicine at the highest standards, providing them with accurate and timely pathology support for complex surgeries. For example, a urologist can confidently assess the muscle invasiveness of a tumour, or an oncologist can make informed breast cancer treatment decisions based on precise margin assessments - all real scenarios from doctors working outside of Nairobi. These decisions are based on high-quality laboratory services which are essential for making these high-value clinical decisions, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. This level of expert collaboration, now available even in rural areas, is revolutionizing medical care. Clinicians can now tackle complex cases with confidence, taking on challenges they might have previously referred to larger hospitals, thanks to the robust pathology support we provide. This is the type of impact we are looking to improve on and grow further in the future.

Hospitals are also experiencing the transformative impact of The Pathology Network's services. They can now efficiently plan surgeries and treatments without the delays that once hindered their processes. Previously, slow pathology services forced hospitals to postpone treatments, leaving patients waiting in the hospital or sending them home without immediate care, only to return weeks later for results. With our services, hospitals can now operate faster, more efficiently, and safely—eliminating the need to delay patient care. This streamlined approach aligns with the strategic goals of most hospitals, allowing them to treat more patients within a single month and making the best use of their resources. The resulting reliability enhances their reputation for dependability in the communities they serve and fosters greater trust in the medical system among patients. Additionally, increased efficiency in one department often triggers improvements in other areas, creating a positive ripple effect throughout the entire institution.