Enrolling Kenyans From NHIF To SHIF Without Consent Is Legal – MoH
Yes, it’s the same Adani that Kenya has been auctioned to.
On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 10:59 AM Mildred Achoch via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear Titus,
>
> 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
>>>>>