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01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk05. Why buy from Qyvea06. FAQ
Hospital queues are not only a comfort problem: crowded waiting areas, shouting, queue jumping and patients who leave before being seen all cost the facility money and goodwill. A queue management system gives each patient a numbered ticket by service (registration, triage, lab, pharmacy, cashier), shows and announces who is next at each counter, and records waiting and service times. Add priority for emergencies, the elderly and expectant mothers, and the facility can see where patients actually wait. Systems are quoted per site because the number of counters, services, screens and the need for software or paging differ.
Key takeaways
- Ticket by service: registration, triage, lab, pharmacy, cashier.
- Counter displays and voice calling so nobody shouts names.
- Priority rules for emergencies, elderly and expectant mothers.
- Reports on waiting times show where the bottleneck is.
01What to look for before you buy
- 01Map the servicesList every counter or room patients queue for.
- 02Choose the ticket pointA kiosk or a staffed ticket desk at the entrance.
- 03Choose the call methodCounter keypads with a ceiling display and voice, or pagers for patients who wait outside.
- 04Set prioritiesDecide who jumps the line and how, so staff are not arguing.
- 05Plan power and networkA small UPS and a network cable to each counter keep it running.
- 06Ask for a written quotePer site, with installation and support included.
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Wavetec: queue management deployments in Kenya (KCB branches, JKIA, Huduma centres); Q-SYS (Nairobi): electronic queue management for banks, hospitals and government offices.
03Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
04Buying for a business? We supply in bulk
One supplier for your whole business
- Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
- Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
- Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
- Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
- After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems
05Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
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06Frequently asked questions
How much does a hospital queue system cost?
It depends on counters, screens and software. We quote per site after a short brief; we do not publish a price list because a clinic with 3 counters and a hospital with 40 are very different jobs.
Can it handle emergency priority?
Yes. Systems support priority tickets and service categories; you decide the rules.
Does it work during power cuts?
Plan a small UPS for the server, kiosk and displays so the queue does not stop when power drops.
Do patients need a phone?
No. A printed ticket works for everyone; pagers or SMS are optional extras.
