Health experts are increasingly advocating for the use of digital technologies and data-driven systems to improve healthcare delivery, strengthen disease surveillance, and accelerate the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya.Speaking during the ongoing national community systems strengthening knowledge dissemination in Naivasha, experts said reliable data is critical in informing healthcare decisions, shaping policies, and ensuring patients receive timely and quality services.Digital Health Agency (DHA) Director Dr Joyce Wamicwe said Kenya's digital transformation agenda in healthcare is placing patients at the centre of service delivery through the Afyangu patient portal.According to Dr Wamicwe, the platform allows Kenyans to register and securely access their health information, make Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) contributions, and obtain services from different health facilities across the country."The system is built with the patient in mind. Once registered, individuals can access a wide range of health services and information through a single platform," said Dr Wamicwe.She explained that digital records will eliminate the need for patients to carry paper files or medication packages when seeking treatment."If a patient falls sick away from home, healthcare providers can access their medical history through the system and offer appropriate treatment without unnecessary delays," she said.At the same time, Wamicwe acknowledged that concerns about data privacy and security remain a major issue among Kenyans as the country transitions from manual record-keeping to digital systems."We understand that security is a concern. We have dedicated teams constantly reviewing our systems to ensure health data remains safe. We are also working closely with health facilities and learning m other sectors such as banking on how best to secure digital information," she added.