KMPDC shuts down 728 health facilities
KMPDC) has closed down 728 health facilities across the country, including 394 in Nairobi, in a fresh crackdown on non-compliant facilities.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has closed down 728 health facilities across the country, including 394 in Nairobi, in a fresh crackdown on non-compliant facilities.
In collaboration with other health regulatory bodies and the county governments, KMPDC launched the crackdown in a bid to enforce the Inspections and Licensing Rules, 2022, aimed at improving patient safety and ensuring quality healthcare delivery.
According to an official statement by KMPDC, the crackdown has been ongoing since March, with phased inspections across both public and private health facilities in the different counties.
The inspection has already resulted in the scrutiny of 1,983 health facilities in several counties, including Mandera, Nairobi, Wajir, Kisii, and Nyamira.
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Out of the 1,938 facilities examined, 728 were found to be severely non-compliant and subsequently shut down.
KMPDC closed 58, 394, 77, 120, and 79 facilities in Mandera, Nairobi, Wajir, Kisii, and Nyamira counties respectively.
In addition to the closures, 301 facilities were downgraded after failing to meet critical infrastructure and operational requirements, a measure intended to ensure that only facilities capable of delivering safe and quality healthcare continue to operate.
“These inspections are guided by The Inspections and Licensing Rules, 2022, developed under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (CAP 253). The rules provide a robust framework for regulating healthcare facilities and ensuring compliance with ethical and professional standards,” KMPDC’s statement read in part.
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The Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (CAP 253) establishes a framework for registering, licensing, and regulating medical practitioners and dentists to ensure high professional and ethical standards in healthcare.
The rigorous inspections have also led to legal actions, with 31 individuals arrested for operating without valid licences and employing unregistered medical personnel.
KMPDU has emphasised the importance of inspections, noting that they are aimed at promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Defending the move, the council said that it is working to reduce the risk of medical errors, malpractice, and unsafe treatment environments.
“Our primary duty is to protect patients. We will continue to enforce these regulations firmly and fairly so that every Kenyan receives the quality healthcare they deserve,” a representative from KMPDC said.
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