The Kenyan government has granted a one-month extension for health facilities that have not completed the transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS). This decision was announced by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The extension covers public Level 5 and 6 facilities, faith-based organisation (FBO) facilities, and private health facilities. The goal is to move towards a fully digital and paperless health information system.
According to Duale, the transition from the SHA provider portal to the HMIS system has made significant progress. All 6,427 counties public Level 2 and 4 Health facilities have successfully transitioned to the new system. However, 23 facilities are at various stages of transition. The Ministry of Health is working to ensure a complete transition across all Level 5 public facilities by 30 October 2026.
Duale stated that an additional one-month extension has been granted to all public Level 5 and 6 Health facilities, FBO facilities, and private facilities. During this period, the Digital Health Agency (DHA) will undertake Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) with these facilities to support and complete the transition. This move aims to ensure that all health facilities are using the HMIS system efficiently.
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) are expected to complete their transition by the end of the following week. The government is supporting 518 contracted faith-based health facilities with the installation and transition to HMIS. So far, 38 facilities have fully transitioned, with the remaining facilities expected to complete the transition by 30 October 2026.
The Ministry of Health has assured patients that the transition will not affect access to healthcare services. Patients will continue to access services at facilities that have not yet fully transitioned. The ongoing transition will not disrupt access to healthcare services. Duale urged facilities that have not yet completed the transition to expedite the process without further delay and to engage the Digital Health Agency for any technical assistance required.
Mombasa, Bomet, and Nyeri counties are leading in SHA registration. The government is working to ensure that all health facilities are using the HMIS system efficiently. The transition to HMIS is part of the government's efforts to improve healthcare services in the country.
The Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to the HMIS system. The government is working to address any challenges that may arise during the transition period. The transition to HMIS is expected to improve the quality of healthcare services in Kenya.
Key points
- The Kenyan government grants a one-month extension for health facilities to transition from SHA Provider Portal to HMIS.
- The transition aims to move towards a fully digital and paperless health information system.
- The Ministry of Health assures patients that the transition will not affect access to healthcare services.
