… Out of 6,834 county health facilities registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), only 6,015 currently hold valid operating licences. …
… The judge further issued an order compelling the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to withdraw any licences or authorisations granted to the company."An Order of Mandamus is hereby issued directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to f …
… The doctors' union chief hence called on the National Police Service (NPS), the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), and other relevant authorities to conduct swift investigations and ensure those responsible are identified, arrested and prosecuted. …
KMPDC launches probe into death of man following alleged botched surgery By Brian Kimani May 30, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the KMPDC complex in Nairobi. …
… Following the inspection, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) issued a closure notice and directed the transfer of the facility’s 14 clients to other accredited rehabilitation centres. …
… She filed a complaint with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, but did not get a reply, she said.“The petitioners are required to explain their gender identities and the gender affixed in their records at every juncture of their lives. …
… According to SHA, some Level Three facilities accredited by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council have been approved to conduct C-section services. …
KMA condemns politicians' live streams in hospitals for political gain
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… KMA further pointed to professional medical ethics under the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Code of Professional Conduct and the World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva, saying both frameworks prohibit political interference in patient-doctor rel …
… The association also cited the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Code of Professional Conduct and the World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva, saying both uphold patient dignity and insist that the patient-physician relationship must remain free fro …
The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country starting July 1, having committed Sh 9.3 billion towards the programme to strengthen Kenya's health workforce and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plans after meeting with health professional regulatory bodies to assess readiness for the 2026/2027 deployment.
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Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide, fulfilling commitment to strengthen health workforce and expand Universal Health Coverage capacity.
The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country starting July 1, having committed Sh 9.3 billion towards the programme to strengthen Kenya's health workforce and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plans after meeting with health professional regulatory bodies to assess readiness for the 2026/2027 deployment.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.
Justice Patricia Mande Nyaudi ordered the immediate suspension of Rology Medical Kenya Limited's operations until it complies with Kenya's digital health and data protection laws. The court directed the government and health regulators to revoke any approvals the company holds for handling patients' digital health records.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned the assault of a paediatric dentist, theatre staff and nursing team by relatives of a minor patient at Gertrude's Children's Hospital on June 5, calling the incident a disturbing example of growing workplace violence in Kenya's health sector.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has launched an investigation into the death of Brian Simiyu, who died after undergoing a surgical procedure at an unregistered medical facility in Trans Nzoia County. Preliminary findings indicate the procedure was conducted in an unlicensed, unlabelled premises that did not meet required medical standards.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has closed two rehabilitation centres in Makueni and Kilifi counties following compliance inspections that found serious safety and regulatory violations, rescuing 16 clients. Inspectors at the Makueni facility found cracked walls, missing ceilings, poor sanitation, inadequate kitchen hygiene, unsafe water, absent medical waste disposal systems, and insufficient qualified personnel including counsellors and medical officers.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the Births and Deaths Registration Act and Registration of Persons Act, interpreted consistently with the Constitution, do not prohibit alteration of gender markers in official documents. The registrar has been ordered to receive applications within 60 days, with changes to be considered case-by-case on medical and legal grounds pending legislative intervention.
The Social Health Authority has enhanced its benefit packages to provide free delivery services to all registered expectant mothers at Level Two and Three hospitals. The government has allocated funds through the Primary Healthcare Fund to support mothers unable to finance SHA contributions.
The Kenya Medical Association has condemned politicians and public figures staging photo shoots and broadcasts inside hospitals, stating the practice violates patient privacy and dignity. The association warned that filming in wards and patient areas breaches patients' legal and ethical protections and violates the Constitution and Data Protection Act.
The Kenya Medical Association has strongly condemned what it says is a growing trend of politicians, public figures and members of the public staging photography sessions, live broadcasts and media events inside healthcare facilities, saying the actions violate patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality under the Constitution and the Health Act, 2017.