Kenya's health information exchange: what it means for your records
By My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026 · Updated 7 Oct 2026
A health information exchange lets certified systems share health records securely using common standards, so information can follow you between providers. Under the Digital Health Act, the Digital Health Agency develops the infrastructure for exchanging health information securely and promotes portable personal health records.
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
| What was checked | What it means for you | How to verify | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| During certification, DHA tested My Wellness Health's integration with the Kenya Health Information Exchange and its conformance to the FHIR standard. Both passed. | Records kept to a national standard are easier to share with your consent between the systems that care for you, instead of being locked in one app. | The interoperability results are listed in My Wellness Health's DHA registry entry. | Ask your provider which systems they share records with and how consent works. |
Kenya's health information exchange: your questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is FHIR?
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, an international standard for exchanging health records between systems.
Why does interoperability matter to me?
It means your information can move between certified systems in a standard format, which supports portable personal health records, one of the aims set out in the Digital Health Act.
Does this mean anyone can see my records?
No. The Act sets rules on disclosure and consent for health data. Exchange happens between authorised systems under those rules.
Did My Wellness Health pass the interoperability tests?
Yes. DHA's assessment lists Kenya Health Information Exchange integration and FHIR standards compliance as passed.