Duale Presents Digital Health Regulations to Enhance Healthcare Services in Kenya
The regulations are expected to enhance patient care while also improving accountability in the healthcare system.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, led by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, to present the Digital Health (Data Exchange) and (Health Information Management) Regulations, 2025.
By Robert Assad
On Saturday, Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Health, shared significant developments regarding the future of digital health in the country.
Through his verified Meta account, Duale revealed that he had appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, led by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, to present the Digital Health (Data Exchange) and (Health Information Management) Regulations, 2025.
These regulations, currently in the pre-publication stage, are set to revolutionize Kenya’s healthcare sector.
The proposed regulations aim to lay the groundwork for secure and efficient digital health services, emphasizing the importance of technology in healthcare delivery.
Once implemented, they will facilitate patient registration, real-time tracking of health records, and streamlined service delivery.
The goal is to improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare while reducing inefficiencies.
Duale highlighted the critical role these regulations will play in advancing Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Both of these national frameworks emphasize healthcare as a key pillar, and the introduction of digital health systems is seen as a step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country.
The regulations are expected to enhance patient care while also improving accountability in the healthcare system.
One of the key aspects of the new regulations is the fight against healthcare fraud.
Duale underscored that the implementation of tech-driven accountability measures will significantly reduce fraudulent activities in the sector.
Furthermore, the regulations aim to eliminate unqualified practitioners, or “quacks,” by ensuring that only certified professionals are able to provide medical services.
The health sector reforms were presented alongside senior officials, including Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, Acting CEO of the Digital Health Authority (DHA) Anthony Lenaiyara, and Senior Counsel Edith Torome.
These officials, together with Duale, emphasized the transformative potential of the regulations for Kenya’s healthcare system.
Once the regulations are fully adopted, they are expected to not only improve service delivery but also contribute to Kenya’s broader goal of achieving quality healthcare for all its citizens.
By incorporating advanced digital tools, the Ministry of Health aims to make substantial progress toward ensuring that every Kenyan has access to affordable, quality healthcare in line with the country’s development goals.
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