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Duale: Biometrics to replace OTP use in sweeping SHA reforms

Health CS Aden Duale [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Biometric identification will now be mandatory for all Kenyans seeking care under the Social Health Authority (SHA) after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the nationwide rollout of the new system.

The technology, which replaces one-time passwords (OTP) and physical documents, is already operational in Level 4, 5 and 6 health facilities and is being extended to Level 2 and 3 centres.

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