Kenya: How Govt Will Profit from Your Health Data Under SHIF

Despite the many challenges that have faced the rollout of the new health scheme, the Social Health Authority (SHA), it has now emerged that there is another layer of fees that will affect research and even treatment of Kenyans.

This follows the government’s move to monetise patient data, which will be managed exclusively by government authorities. As the rollout of Taifa Care continues, our review of the proposed Digital Health Information Management Regulations 2024 shows that medical…