Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued five directives over the alleged organ trafficking at Eldoret’s Mediheal Hospital.
In a statement, CS Duale noted that the directives came after recent developments on the matter and in the interest of protecting patient safety.
The new directives include the appointment of an independent expert committee to conduct an audit of kidney transplant services at Mediheal over the past five years.
Duale suspends 2 Ministry of Health officials following organ trafficking allegations. Photo: Courtesy.
The committee is expected to compromise professionals from both public and private health institutions, professional associations and regulatory bodies.
Moreover, the Health CS directed the immediate suspension of kidney transplant procedures at Mediheal Group of Hospitals.
He further advised all patients currently receiving or seeking transplant-related care at Mediheal to redirect to other authorized transplant centers.
Duale also ordered the suspension of two senior Ministry of Health officials, including the Acting Head of Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services, to protect the integrity of the investigation process.
An interim head has been appointed to oversee the operations of the Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services.
Finally, CS Duale instructed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to suspend the issuance of new licenses to foreign doctors, except those from East African Community member states.
