KENYA – The Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) has hosted the CEOs’ (Chief Executive Officers) Forum bringing together thought leaders from the entire health sector spectrum drawn from KHF Membership and beyond to discuss emerging issues and to network.
The healthcare association, with support from IQVIA and Fortinet, organized the KHF CEOs’ Forum held at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi focused on the Kenya’s Data Protection Act, No 24. of 2019 in order to map out new opportunities for collaboration.
According to the association, the Kenya Data Governance Framework will provide guidance that will ensure health data is managed as sensitive data while optimizing its use for clinical care, relevant policy making and innovation.
“Carolyne Ndolo, General Manager, Eastern Africa and Meshack Ndolo, Key Account Manager PH East Africa, IQVIA made a spotlight session highlighting IQVIA as a global leader in providing Healthcare Consulting, Research, Technology & Data Analytics for over 65 years in the Healthcare Space,” said KHF.
Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, CEO, Kenya Healthcare Federation also invited Flora Mutahi, Chairperson, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to share her remarks on the Private Sector Engagement Framework and a brief on KEPSA as the apex organization of the Private Sector in Kenya.
In addition, she invited Flora Mutahi, Chairperson, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to share her remarks on the Private Sector Engagement Framework and a brief on KEPSA as the apex organization of the Private Sector in Kenya.
KHF underscored that attendees held discussion on critical health matters particularly adequate and appropriate health infrastructure, health information for evidence – based decision making along with universal access to essential health products & technologies.
In addition, the integrated health information system will capture all health data in all service delivery levels, providing patient-level data and service statistics reports available at all service delivery points and facilities.
“The forum was open to all the committee members through group discussions to share the insights on the Three Thematic areas affecting Health Information Systems,” the organization announced in a press release.
In addition, the thought leaders exchanged their views on data standardization and compliance of Health Information Systems to achieve data interoperability and to avoid mishandling of patient’s personal data.
Nicanory Ateya, Systems Engineer East Africa, Fortinet emphasized that cybersecurity will enable the latest advances in patient care and protect patients against cyberattacks while sharing on healthcare cybersecurity landscape, compliance requirements and business impact of breaches for healthcare.
“Fortinet Security Fabric provides a broad, integrated and automates solution with AI-driven security for fast and efficient operations. This is achieved through a security driven network which builds, secures and manages user devices and applications,” he said.
At the same time, Rose Mosero, Deputy Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner highlighted on the mandate of registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors in accordance with the Kenya’s Data Protection Act, No 24. of 2019.
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