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Health CS Aden Duale Speaks on Crackdown
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the crackdown on Monday, noting the government’s firm stand against quack medics, ghost facilities, and public fund misuse in the health sector.
“There is a full-blown crackdown on rogue clinics and fake doctors endangering lives, especially in informal settlements. We’re committed to a health system that is affordable, accessible, and accountable,” said Duale.
He encouraged Kenyans to report fake clinics and unqualified health workers via the toll-free number 147.
County-by-County Breakdown of Facility Closures
- Nairobi: Out of 1,017 facilities inspected, 394 were shut down and 23 downgraded.
- Kisii: 120 clinics closed after inspection of 291 facilities.
- Mandera: 58 closed and 60 downgraded out of 269 inspected.
- Wajir: 77 closed, 114 downgraded out of 239 facilities checked.
- Nyamira: 79 shut down, 41 downgraded out of 167 inspected.
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Duale emphasized that this is only the beginning. “We will extend this operation to all counties and wards. We urge the public to stay vigilant and report unqualified health operators,” he said.
KMPDC Findings: Alarming Health Risks
Documents from the KMPDC revealed that many of the affected clinics were being run by unqualified personnel, exposing patients to serious medical harm. Some were even found defrauding the defunct NHIF system to collect millions of shillings.
“This is about saving lives and restoring dignity to our healthcare system,” Duale affirmed, reiterating his promise for sector-wide reforms.
