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New digital system will improve hospital services, says Duale

By Mercy Kahenda | 17h ago

Health CS Aden Duale makes his remarks at Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, June 29, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

All public hospitals have been directed to transition to a new digital health system.

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