“Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa Unveils Pivotal Agreement with Mombasa County to Transform Kenya’s Healthcare Landscape”

Mombasa County, Kenya – 11th January 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa finalized the Intergovernmental Participation Agreement (IPA) alongside Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, paving the way for significant advancements in healthcare. At this event, Dr. Barasa formally presented registration devices to assist Mombasa County in its shift to digital health systems.

Dr. Barasa highlighted the advancement of integrating NIIMS data into the Social Health Authority (SHA) registration procedure, which currently encompasses over 17.5 million Kenyans. She praised the leadership of Mombasa County for boosting registration figures and embracing paperless processes to improve healthcare delivery.

The provided devices will bolster referral systems, disease tracking, and community health promotion initiatives, while also digitizing health facility functions. Dr. Barasa asserted that this achievement will serve as a benchmark for other counties as the Ministry works in cooperation with governors across the nation.

Notable government figures, including Hon. Moses Kuria, the President’s Advisor, were also in attendance at the event.