Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), cautioning them against licensing unqualified and non-compliant health facilities.
Speaking during his first visit to the Council’s offices in Nairobi, Duale emphasized that any compliance or registration officer found engaging in malpractice will be held accountable. “It will not be business as usual,” he warned.
The CS called on KMPDC to uphold integrity, transparency, and dedication to public service, in line with Section 33(2) of the 2023 Social Health Insurance Act. He noted that the Council plays a key role in ensuring that all Kenyans, regardless of their background, receive safe and quality healthcare from qualified professionals.
Duale also highlighted the importance of teamwork in advancing the health agenda and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He urged the Council to improve service delivery and manage public resources efficiently. “Let your operations reflect integrity, transparency, and service to the public,” he said.
He assured KMPDC of the Ministry’s support in strengthening its work through legislative reforms, funding, and closer collaboration with counties and professional associations.
The CS also outlined the role of the Ministry’s Digital Health Agency in identifying unqualified medical practitioners and protecting Kenyans from substandard healthcare services.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga emphasized the need for a proper competency framework and effective evaluation of professionals to raise service standards across the sector.
Also present were Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, KMPDC CEO Dr. David Kariuki, and Council Chair Prof. Stanley Khainga, among other senior officials.
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