Health CS Aden Duale. Photo | Courtesy.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has signed an Intergovernmental Participatory Agreement with all 47 county governments with an aim to improve the healthcare sector across the country.
During the high levels consultative meeting with the council of Governors (CoG) in Naivasha, the party launch a major plan to digitize and modernize Kenya’s public health system, indicating how the national and county governments will work together to bring technology into healthcare, making services faster, more efficient, and more accessible to all Kenyans.
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Speaking during the meeting, Health Cabinet Secretary CS Aden Duale emphasized the government’s commitment to transforming healthcare through technology.
“Digitization is the future of healthcare, and we are determined to ensure that no Kenyan is left behind…… I reaffirm the Ministry’s commitment to deepening partnerships with public, private and other stakeholders in delivering accessible, quality healthcare,” he said.
According to the ministry of health, the agreement will create full digitization of all public health facilities. The plan includes extensive training programs to enhance digital skills which will ensure that services are more efficient, transparent, and accessible to every Kenyan.
To support this digital shift, MoH will distribute 74,000 computers and tablets to public healthcare workers across the country.
As part of the broader reforms, MoH will establish 315 Smart Primary Care Networks, creating a modern healthcare infrastructure that connects facilities, services, and patients more effectively. Similarly, a new Health Information Exchange system will also be developed to centralize healthcare data, making it easier for health workers to access patient records and streamline service delivery.
Additionally, the Ministry plans to build and maintain an Electronic Health Insurance Claims Platform, implement a Pharmaceutical Information and Logistics (Track & Trace) System, and roll out a new Drug Order Management System.
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These initiatives are designed to strengthen supply chain management, reduce fraud, and ensure essential medicines reach those who need them most.
Emergency services will also see major improvements with the launch of a National Emergency Response Service Platform, while remote healthcare access will be boosted through the implementation of a National Telemedicine Platform.
