the-star.co.ke·2 min read·easy
SHA introduces fingerprint checks for children aged 7-17
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Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) has implemented biometric fingerprint identification for child dependants aged 7-17 to enhance beneficiary verification and combat fraud in healthcare services. Parents or guardians must consent to the fingerprint capture, which will be used at SHA-contracted facilities, with a One-Time Password (OTP) verification as an alternative when fingerprints are not possible.
The Social Health Authority CEO Mercy Mwangangi/FILE
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