Government Extends Deadline for Health Facilities to Transition to HMIS
Government has granted a one-month extension for health facilities to complete the transition from the SHA Provider Portal to the HMIS system.
In Brief
- •Government has granted a one-month extension for health facilities to complete the transition from the SHA Provider Portal to the HMIS system.
- •The extension covers public Level 5 and 6 facilities, faith-based organizations (FBOs), and private health facilities.
- •As of now, 6,427 public Level 2 and 4 health facilities have successfully transitioned to the HMIS system.
- •The government is supporting 518 contracted faith-based health facilities with the installation and transition to HMIS, with 38 already fully transitioned.
- •Patients will continue to access healthcare services at facilities that have not yet fully transitioned to HMIS.
Why It Matters
The transition to the Health Management Information System (HMIS) is a crucial step towards a fully digital and paperless health information system in Kenya. This move aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of health data management, which is essential for better healthcare planning and delivery. The extension granted by the government ensures that all health facilities have sufficient time to complete the transition without disrupting patient care.
Key Details
- Total Public Level 2 and 4 Facilities Transitioned
- 6,427
- Total Faith-Based Facilities Supported
- 518
- Faith-Based Facilities Transitioned
- 38
- Extension Deadline
- 30 October 2026
Context & Background
The transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS) is part of Kenya's broader efforts to modernize its healthcare information systems. This transition is expected to enhance data accuracy and facilitate better healthcare planning and delivery.
What To Watch
Complete transition across all Level 5 public facilities by 30 October 2026
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