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September 22, 2026
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Doctors Put on Notice Over Misuse of Professional Credentials

Doctors Put on Notice Over Misuse of Professional Credentials

Cases of fake doctors and misuse of medical credentials have raised fresh concerns over patient safety and the regulation of healthcare providers...

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a stern warning to doctors and healthcare facilities regarding the misuse of professional credentials, threatening severe disciplinary action.

  • Doctors face potential revocation of practising licences and civil or criminal liability if their credentials are used by others for healthcare approvals or payments, particularly with the Social Health Authority (SHA).
  • KMPDC also cautioned health institutions against allowing unqualified personnel to perform major invasive procedures, with potential licence suspension or cancellation.
  • This directive comes amid concerns about impersonation and the use of AI to falsely associate doctors with unverified treatments.

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