Duale orders immediate suspension of kidney transplant services at Mediheal Hospitals
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has ordered an immediate suspension of all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals until further notice.
According to Duale, the suspension follows concerns raised by the Ministry of malpractice and ethical violations related to transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.
In a statement shared by the Ministry of Health on Thursday, April 17, 2025, the CS emphasised the ministry’s commitment to safeguarding patient safety and restoring public trust in Kenya’s healthcare system.
“The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, EGH, has directed the immediate suspension of all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals until further notice,” the Ministry of Health statement reads in part.
“This follows serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations related to transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital – Eldoret, as outlined in the Ministry’s earlier press release dated Tuesday, 15 April 2025.”
He further directed all patients currently receiving or seeking kidney transplant-related care at Mediheal to seek services at other licensed facilities in the country.
“All patients currently receiving or seeking kidney transplant-related care at Mediheal have been advised to access services at the following licensed facilities: Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, M.P. Shah Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital–Eldoret, Nairobi West Hospital, and Mater Hospital,” the MOH statement reads in part.
Medics’ license
Furthermore, the CS instructed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to halt the licensing of new foreign medical practitioners, except for those from East African Community member states.
In addition, Duale also ordered the KMPDC to conduct an audit of all currently licensed foreign practitioners and submit a report to his office within 90 days.
“The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has been directed to immediately halt the licensing of new foreign medical practitioners, with the exception of those from East African Community member states,” the MOH statement reads in part.
“The CS also instructed KMPDC to conduct an audit of all currently licensed foreign practitioners in Kenya and submit a comprehensive report to his office within 90 days. These measures aim to enhance oversight and align national standards with global best practices.”
Duale reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to protecting patients’ rights, safety, and dignity while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and accountability in healthcare.
He also emphasised that these interventions were essential for restoring order and public confidence in the health system.
