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December 12, 2025
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MoH vows full disclosure in court to defend suspended health data deal

MoH vows full disclosure in court to defend suspended health data deal

The government has vowed to defend the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework in court after the High Court halted its data-sharing clause. CS Duale says the deal fully protects sovereignty and privacy...

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The Ministry of Health in Kenya has vowed to defend the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework in court after the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending its data-sharing component. The Ministry asserts the $1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) partnership fully respects Kenya's sovereignty and data protection laws.

  • The High Court's interim orders only affect data transfer provisions, not the broader health partnership.
  • The petition was filed by the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK), arguing the agreement could compromise personal health information.
  • Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale maintained that no identifiable data, such as ID numbers or individual medical histories, will be shared.
  • The framework shifts from NGO-dominated health programming to a direct Government-to-Government (G2G) financing model, affecting approximately 13,000 health workers.

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