Counties to partner with MoH in crackdown on unlicensed health facilities

The Council of Governors Health Committee is proposing a crackdown on unscrupulous, unlicensed health facilities, which are blamed for a significant number of deaths resulting from medical negligence. Consequently, the Chairperson of the Council of Governors Health Committee and ..

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The Council of Governors Health Committee plans a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed health facilities, which are linked to numerous deaths from medical negligence. Counties will collaborate with the Ministry of Health to target quack doctors and illegal pharmacies.

Tharaka Nithi Governor, Chairperson of the Council of Governors Health Committee, Muthomi Njuki, announced the joint initiative.
The crackdown extends to individuals leasing licenses and pharmacies operating without proper documentation.
Governor Njuki emphasized the importance of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and its Lipa Pole Pole payment option for affordable healthcare access, urging Kenyans to register.
Tharaka Nithi County aims to invest in cancer early detection machines in all its 115 health facilities within the next year.