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The CS also accused unnamed powerful cartels of being behind the continued importation of unregulated tobacco products, despite increased monitoring at ports.
To enforce the reforms, the Bill outlines the establishment of an independent Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Authority.
All hospitals have been instructed to immediately adjust their emergency room admission protocols and ensure that security personnel and administrative teams are fully aware of and enforcing the new rules.
The investigators discovered that only one in four kidney‑transplant centres had a fully trained and dedicated multidisciplinary team, while nearly half operated without Standard Operating Procedures.
Among the key interventions is the introduction of a centralised digital platform that will manage the submission of internship applications.
Duale said the government would fully adopt the committee’s recommendations and ensure that all medical procedures adhere to ethical standards and protect patient safety.
Health CS Aden Duale reminded hospital bosses that they hold direct responsibility for ensuring the safety of both staff and patients.
KMPDC confirmed on Friday, June 13, that it had closed down 728 health facilities and downgraded 301 others after finding them non-compliant with licensing and operational requirements.
Health CS Aden Duale confirmed that at least 19 individuals who had not completed their nursing training had received posting letters, prompting a decision to withdraw the entire list for auditing.
Duale applauded the efforts of Community Health Promoters, saying they had reached more than 80,000 households with essential health services.
Duale said senior officials at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency will be fined for any expired drugs found in their stores.