Health CS Hon. Aden Duale Briefs Senate Committee on Digital Health Regulations
Nairobi, Kenya - - Health Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale appeared before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Tharaka Nithi Senator Hon. Mwenda Gataya, to discuss the proposed regulations for the Digital Health Act at Bunge Towers. The regulations aim to establish an integrated digital healthcare system while ensuring robust data protection.
Comprising two key components—data exchange and health information management procedures—the regulations will provide a framework for digital health services and the development of a comprehensive, integrated digital health information system.
Hon. Duale assured the committee that the digital health law will enhance healthcare delivery in Kenya by leveraging advanced technology, supporting the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and cracking down on unqualified practitioners. He reaffirmed his commitment to serving Kenyans in line with the Government’s transformative agenda and urged Ministry staff to uphold the same dedication.