The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed that all 6,427 public Level 2-4 health facilities have successfully migrated from the Social Health Authority Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS). This development marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to enhance healthcare management and data collection. According to the ministry, the migration process has been completed without any major disruptions to patient care.
The ministry has also reported progress in the migration of higher-level facilities. Four public Level 5 hospitals have already transitioned to HMIS, while 23 others are at various stages of implementation. The government expects the remaining Level 5 facilities to complete their migration by October 30, 2026. Additionally, 38 out of 518 faith-based facilities receiving government support for HMIS installation have fully transitioned, with the rest targeted for completion by the same deadline.
National Level 6 institutions are also making progress in their migration to HMIS. Kenyatta National Hospital and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital are expected to complete their migration by the end of the following week. All other Level 6 facilities aim to finish their transition by October 30, 2026. The ministry has assured the public that the migration process will not disrupt patient care, and no treatment will be denied due to a facility's transition status.
The Digital Health Agency has been working to certify private providers that already run HMIS platforms under the Digital Health Act. To date, 28 platforms have been approved. The agency will also be conducting Rapid Results Initiatives with private facilities throughout October to speed up the rollout. Furthermore, an additional one-month extension has been granted to allow full compliance with the new system.
The Ministry of Health has scheduled a meeting with health-sector association representatives for October 2, 2026, to finalize facility-by-facility transition plans and address any outstanding requirements. This meeting aims to ensure a smooth transition and to address any concerns or challenges that may arise during the implementation process.
The successful migration to HMIS is expected to enhance healthcare management and data collection in Kenya. The system will enable the ministry to track patient information, monitor disease outbreaks, and make informed decisions about healthcare resource allocation. The ministry has expressed its commitment to ensuring that all healthcare facilities in the country are fully integrated into the HMIS.
The implementation of HMIS in Kenya is part of a broader effort to strengthen the country's healthcare system. The ministry has been working to improve healthcare infrastructure, increase access to healthcare services, and enhance the overall quality of care. The successful rollout of HMIS is expected to contribute significantly to these efforts and improve healthcare outcomes for Kenyans.
Key points
- All 6,427 public Level 2-4 health facilities in Kenya have migrated to the Health Management Information System.
- The government targets October 30, 2026, for the full rollout of HMIS to all Level 5, Level 6, and faith-based facilities.
- The migration to HMIS is expected to enhance healthcare management and data collection in Kenya.
