Duale: All public health facilities to transition to full digital system by October 1
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that all public health facilities in Kenya will be fully digitized by October 1, 2025.
The initiative aims to improve the delivery of healthcare services across the country, marking a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing health sector reforms.
Speaking on Tuesday during the official handover ceremony at Afya House following his deployment to the Ministry of Health, Duale emphasised the importance of technology in transforming Kenya’s healthcare system.
“By 1st October 2025, all public health facilities will be fully digitalised, ensuring efficient and effective healthcare services across the country,” Duale said.
He highlighted the ongoing digitalisation, including the integration of the Social Health Authority (SHA) systems and the development of the AfyaYangu platform, which aims to provide a unified system for accessing health records.
He noted that over 7,000 digital devices have been distributed across the country to help public hospitals compete with private healthcare providers.
Duale also announced the operationalization of a 24/7 Taifa Care call centre, which is designed to provide continuous support and resolve health-related queries.
“I assure Kenyans that every effort will be made to enhance service delivery and eliminate all system hitches,” Duale said.
The CS also outlined plans to improve financial support for the health sector. These include an enhancement of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) bed rebate to Sh28,000 per day and an increase in the oncology package for cancer patients to Sh550,000 per person, effective from April 1, 2025.
“These measures will make health services more accessible and affordable, especially for the most vulnerable groups,” Duale said.
He further committed to improving the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), aiming for a 90 per cent order fill rate through a recapitalization of Sh1.5 billion and a Sh5 billion credit facility.
