Government issues statement on claims of cancer, HIV/AIDS healings at Nakuru crusade
KMPDC) has issued a warning following claims that serious medical conditions were healed through faith-based interventions at a crusade in Nakuru.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a warning following claims that serious medical conditions were healed through faith-based interventions at a crusade in Nakuru.
In a statement on Saturday, January 3, KMPDC CEO David Kariuki outlined the risks such claims pose to public health, insisting that medical practice in Kenya is governed by scientific and ethical standards.
“The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has taken note of recent media reports and public discourse concerning claims of faith-based healing for serious medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, blindness, deafness, muteness and physical disabilities,” the statement read.
KMPDC explained that the statements, reportedly made by medical practitioners in a religious setting, raise questions about public safety and professional conduct.
“These claims, attributed to certain medical practitioners during a religious crusade in Nakuru, have raised profound concerns regarding public health safety and professional ethics. The Council unequivocally condemns such statements by medical practitioners, which are based on unverified claims,” the statement added.
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KMPDC reiterated that all treatments must be evidence-based, properly tested, and approved, and warning that unsupported claims about curing life-threatening diseases can mislead patients and cause serious harm.
“As the statutory body responsible for regulating medical and dental practice in Kenya, KMPDC wishes to state that all medical treatments and interventions must be grounded in scientific evidence, rigorous testing, and regulatory approval. Claims of healing for chronic or life-threatening conditions, such as HIV/AIDS or cancer, require verifiable medical documentation and cannot be accepted without independent verification by qualified healthcare professionals.
“Unsubstantiated claims especially by health professionals may mislead vulnerable individuals and deter them from seeking proven therapies, potentially leading to worsened health outcomes, drug resistance, or loss of life,” the statement further read.
While acknowledging the role of faith and spirituality, KMPDC warned that abandoning prescribed treatment in favour of unproven alternatives contradicts public health guidelines and places patients at serious risk.
KMPDC also confirmed that investigations are underway in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other regulators, noting that disciplinary or legal action will be taken against any practitioners found to have breached regulations.
KMPDC reassured Kenyans that the country’s healthcare system remains strong and urged the public to report suspicious claims so they can be verified by authorities.
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