Biometric identification will now be mandatory for all Kenyans seeking care under the Social Health Authority (SHA) after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the nationwide rollout of the new system.
The technology, which replaces one-time passwords (OTP) and physical documents, is already operational in Level 4, 5 and 6 health facilities and is being extended to Level 2 and 3 centres. Duale said the move is part of efforts to eliminate fraud and streamline access to healthcare under Kenya's universal health coverage (UHC) programme. "This innovation will secure access to health services without the need for physical documents.
It will eliminate fraud, reduce paperwork, shorten queues and allow more time for patient care," explained Duale.
The CS was speaking on Monday, August 4, during the launch of four SHA digital platforms at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). .Keep ReadingPublic health facilities to be prioritised in NHIF pending bills paymentSocial Health Authority disburses Sh1.36 billion since rolloutSHA experienced system overload - Moses KuriaKenya faces health crisis over Trump defunding orders for 3 killer diseasesHe noted that SHA will no longer accept OTP-based authorisations, and that all pre-approvals must now be processed through biometric health ID or the newly launched Practice 360 mobile application. "This will curb unauthorised sharing of pre-authorisation codes.
