Faith-based hospitals across the country are set to benefit from the government’s ambitious plan to digitize healthcare services, a move aimed at improving efficiency and accountability under the Taifa Care program.
Speaking after a consultative meeting with religious health leaders in Nairobi, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that 3,386 public facilities have already been digitized, with the government now extending support to faith-based hospitals.
As part of the rollout, the ministry has issued 100 digital devices to mission hospitals and trained staff on the new system.
“Digitization is the backbone of modern healthcare. It will allow us to track patient records, streamline claims processing, and ensure transparency in the use of public funds,” Duale said.
Faith-based leaders welcomed the move, noting that their hospitals, which serve millions of Kenyans, often struggle with outdated systems that slow down service delivery.
“This investment will help us serve patients better and cut down delays that sometimes discourage communities from seeking care,” said Rt. Rev. Charles Asilutwa, Chairperson of the Christian Health Association of Kenya.
The ministry further announced that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will station relationship managers at every facility—public, private, and faith-based—to handle claims and improve coordination.
“This partnership shows that Universal Health Coverage is not just about building hospitals, but also about modernizing them to serve the needs of today’s Kenya,” Duale added.
