CS Duale Warns Against Licensing of Noncompliant Medical Facilities
Speaking during a visit to the KMPDC offices in Nairobi, Duale emphasized that those found issuing licenses to practitioners involved in malpractice will face legal consequences.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) against licensing unqualified individuals and noncompliant medical facilities. Photo/Kenyans.co.ke
By Juliet Jerotich
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) against licensing unqualified individuals and noncompliant medical facilities.
Speaking during a visit to the KMPDC offices in Nairobi, Duale emphasized that those found issuing licenses to practitioners involved in malpractice will face legal consequences.
“It will not be business as usual for those found registering individuals who have been involved in medical malpractice,” Duale stated firmly.
He reminded the council of their legal mandate under Section 33(2) of the 2023 Social Health Insurance Act, which requires them to uphold transparency, integrity, and commitment to public service in all licensing processes.
Duale underscored the critical role KMPDC plays in ensuring that all Kenyans have access to safe and quality healthcare, regardless of their economic status. He cautioned against any compromises that could jeopardize public trust in the health sector.
In addition, the CS urged the council to work in unity to accelerate health sector reforms and advance the country’s goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“I will offer full support to the ministry’s efforts to enhance healthcare delivery through resource mobilization, stronger collaboration with counties, and coordination with professional bodies,” he assured.
Duale also called on the Ministry’s Digital Health Agency to strengthen its oversight in identifying and curbing the activities of unqualified practitioners. He noted that the agency plays a crucial role in protecting the public from substandard medical care.
“The safety and wellbeing of Kenyans must come first,” he said. “We must remain vigilant and ensure that only qualified, competent professionals are allowed to serve in our health facilities.”
The CS’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the proliferation of unlicensed health practitioners and unregulated clinics across the country.
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