KMPDC closes 544 health facilities over non-registration

KMPDC CEO Dr. David Kariuki also stated that some hospitals had employed practitioners who were unregistered or unlicensed or were operating below the required standards - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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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-registration, unlicensed operation, and failure to meet required standards.

A total of 544 health facilities were closed and licenses for 454 hospitals were revoked.
The main organization involved is the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
KMPDC CEO Dr. David Kariuki stated reasons for closure included unregistered practitioners, operating below standards, lack of critical infrastructure ( pharmacies, maternity wings, laboratories), and sanitation issues.