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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 5, 2025
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US Clarifies Ksh 200B Health Deal with Kenya Amid Concerns Sensitive Patient Data Will be Shared
According to US envoy Burns, data to be shared in the agreement between the US and Kenya will be aggregated data and not personally identifiable data...
✨ Key Highlights
The US Embassy has clarified that the health data to be shared in the Ksh 200 billion health deal with Kenya will be aggregated and not personally identifiable. This announcement was made by Charge d’Affaires Susan Burns following allegations of potential data breaches.
- Susan Burns confirmed that the US will not access private patient data, and Kenya's privacy laws will be upheld.
- The shared information will be statistical, such as tracking the total number of people on ARVs, not individual details.
- A key part of the American investment will strengthen Kenya’s health information systems by funding the scaling up of Kenya’s electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale previously dismissed claims of a potential data breach, asserting that Kenya's health data remains secure under national laws.
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