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KMPDC to release report on foreign doctor licenses in 90 days
KMPDC reassured the public that the process is designed to maintain strict adherence to the law.
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Former CJ Maraga slams government over organ trafficking response
Maraga voiced deep concern over the unfolding scandal, which has stunned the country.
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Hospitals exploiting foreign doctors for unethical gains, says KMPDU
KMPDU raised concern over potential unethical conduct and organ trafficking within private healthcare institutions.
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Duale appoints advisory teams on health insurance and organ transplants
The CS stated that the investigation must also examine if any acts of coercion, commercialisation of organs, or other violations of the Human Tissue Act have taken place.
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CS Duale directs fresh health facility inspections
To support transparency and improve accountability, the CS also urged the council to embrace full digitisation in line with the Ministry’s Digital Health Strategy.
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Duale: Direct transfers under SHA to end drug shortages in hospitals
Under the former arrangement, some counties reportedly used the funds to pay salaries instead of buying medicine or maintaining equipment, leading to a shortage of supplies in many public hospitals.
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CS Duale warns KMPDC against licensing non-compliant medical facilities
Duale emphasized that achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) depends on the consistent delivery of ethical and high-standard services across the country.
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Duale suspends licensing of foreign doctors, orders audit of Mediheal transplants
The initial investigation was carried out by a 12-member team appointed by Dr. Maurice Wakwabubi, acting CEO of the Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services (KBTTS).
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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.
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Mediheal Hospital responds to organ trafficking allegations
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.
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Health Ministry to audit transplant centers after organ trafficking allegations
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.
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CS Duale convenes high-level talks on health sector issues
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.