Kenya on Thursday launched a five-year Digital Health Agency Strategic Plan and a Certification Framework for Digitization to fast-track nationwide digital health adoption, Xinhua reported.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the initiative, supported by strong laws and political goodwill, will expand access, enhance transparency, and promote equity, particularly for persons with disabilities. He noted that digitization is bridging healthcare gaps and improving citizen engagement.

Health Director-General Patrick Amoth said 50 percent of facilities are already digitized, with full coverage targeted by year-end. Digital Health Agency CEO Anthony Lenaiyara added that around 50,000 Kenyans now register for health services daily from their homes.