The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has announced the closure of 544 health facilities and the revocation of licenses for 454 hospitals across Kenya due to non-compliance. This extensive crackdown targets unregistered, unlicensed, or substandard operations within the country's healthcare system.

• A total of 544 health facilities were closed and 454 hospital licenses were revoked.
• The primary organization involved is the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Reasons for closure included unregistered operations, unlicensed practitioners, substandard facilities, lack of critical infrastructure like pharmacies and laboratories, and sanitation issues, under the Inspections and Licensing Rules, 2022.