CS Duale suspends kidney transplant services at Mediheal
Duale emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to protecting patient safety and restoring public trust in Kenya’s healthcare system.
Duale emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to protecting patient safety and restoring public trust in Kenya’s healthcare system.
The report named Mediheal Hospital as a major center for transplant surgeries, claiming that recipients paid up to $200,000 (Ksh 25.9 million) for a single kidney transplant.
According to Duale, the audits will not only focus on Mediheal but will be extended to seven other transplant centers to ensure that they follow uniform standards.
It was resolved that the Digital Health Agency will evaluate existing health information systems in counties and fast-track the digitalization of all health facilities across Kenya’s 47 counties.
The deal gives Kenya full access to the European market without taxes or limits, opening the door for stronger trade and investment between the two sides.
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah emphasized the importance of dialogue before taking any drastic measures, such as striking.
Enhanced surveillance at 26 points of entry has seen over 4 million travelers screened, with ongoing laboratory testing of suspected cases.
What's wrong if I hang around the seat of power? Is there a crime? If he didn’t have the privilege, he shouldn't be envious of me," Duale said, challenging the basis of the allegations.
Duale called on health regulators to ensure that no substandard medical products make their way into the country, emphasizing that the failure to address this issue is costing lives.
n Nairobi, 12 cases have been confirmed, with one death. The affected sub-counties include Kasarani, Embakasi East, Embakasi Central, Roysambu, Kibra, and Dagoretti South.