Enrolling Kenyans From NHIF To SHIF Without Consent Is Legal – MoH

Mildred here. Just a personal question: is this the same Adani involved
with the current airport issue?

Regards,
Midred.

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Ngeno,Titus via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Team,
>
> I wanted to share some important information regarding the payer and
> hospital management systems Kenyan government is considering. Oracle, with
> its acquisition of Cerner, has established itself as a clear leader in this
> field. Their proven track record and extensive experience make them a
> reliable choice.
>
> On the other hand, Adani’s capabilities in this space are largely unknown.
> While they may be a reputable company in other sectors, their lack of
> experience in healthcare technology raises significant concerns. It’s
> essential to consider the risks associated with implementing an unproven
> system, especially in a critical area like healthcare.
>
> Given that Oracle is a Kenyan company, partnering with them should aligns
> with Kenya’s commitment to supporting local businesses and ensuring a
> smooth integration process.
>
> If anyone is listening here let somebody ask and carefully evaluate
> options out there and make an informed decision based on the proven track
> record and expertise of Oracle.
>
> Best regards,
>
> TN
>
> On Fri, Oct 4, 2024, 7:06 AM Alex Watila via KICTANet <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> good morning,
>> government has legitimate interest and legal authority on all citizen
>> data. they are also arguing that it is part of a data quality process
>> (another expectation of data protection)
>>
>>
>> they just need to prove that they conducted a Data Privacy Impact
>> Assessment (based on the ruling of huduma number)
>>
>> regards,
>> —
>> Sent from my Android phone.
>> Please excuse my brevity
>>
>> On Fri, 4 Oct 2024, 06:54 Ngeno,Titus via KICTANet, <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> *Patient data privacy* is a paramount issue in healthcare. It involves
>>> protecting sensitive personal information such as medical history,
>>> diagnoses, treatment plans, and insurance details. Breaches of this privacy
>>> can have severe consequences for both individuals and healthcare providers.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Oct 4, 2024, 6:30 AM Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <
>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Ministry of Health holds that the ongoing enrolment of Kenyans into
>>>> the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) without their consent is legal.
>>>>
>>>> As SHIF’s rolling out kicked off on Tuesday, October 1, members of the
>>>> National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) – the public health insurance
>>>> scheme SHIF replaced – have been getting SMS messages that they have been
>>>> automatically registered for the controversial new plan.
>>>>
>>>> In a statement on Thursday, Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai
>>>> said: “The Ministry has received inquiries regarding the transition of
>>>> existing NHIF members to SHA. We wish to clarify that the laws as per legal
>>>> notice 147 of 2024 provided for the transition of all registered and
>>>> verifiable NHIF members into SHA.”
>>>>
>>>> www.citizen.digital/news/moh-insists-enrolling-
>>>> kenyans-from-nhif-to-shif-without-consent-is-legal-n350685
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards
>>>> ______________________
>>>> Mwendwa Kivuva
>>>> www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva
>>>>