Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale speaking in Uasin Gishu on January 4, 2025. Photo Courtesy 
By Andrew Mbuva
The Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to immediately investigate licensed medical professionals who publicly claimed to have witnessed or participated in alleged miraculous healings during a recent religious crusade.
In a firm statement, Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale emphasized that while the government respects faith and spiritual practices, matters of health and human life must remain anchored in science, ethics, and evidence-based medicine.
“The Ministry of Health recognizes and respects the important place of faith and spiritual nourishment in the lives of our people. However, matters of health and life must remain firmly grounded in science, ethics and evidence-based medicine,” Duale said.
The CS cautioned that any claims of miraculous healing—particularly when made by licensed medical practitioners—must be backed by verifiable clinical evidence and scientifically proven medical documentation.
“Any claims of miraculous healing, especially by licensed medical practitioners, must be supported by verifiable, scientifically proven medical evidence,” he stated, warning that unsubstantiated claims amount to medical misinformation and pose a serious threat to public safety.
Following the directive, KMPDC has been instructed to summon the medical professionals involved and require them to present full clinical records and scientific proof to support their public testimonies.
“These practitioners must provide full clinical documentation and scientific proof,” Duale noted.
He further warned that failure to comply will attract severe disciplinary measures, including possible suspension or revocation of practicing licenses.
“Failure to do so will attract serious disciplinary action, including possible suspension or revocation of licenses for professional misconduct and violation of medical ethics,” the CS said.
Duale underscored that the Ministry will not tolerate the misuse of medical authority to mislead the public or undermine confidence in Kenya’s healthcare system.
“The Ministry will not tolerate the misuse of medical authority to mislead the public, endanger patients or undermine trust in the healthcare system,” he stressed.
The directive comes amid growing concern over the spread of medical misinformation and the influence of public testimonies on vulnerable patients. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health and upholding professional standards within the medical fraternity.
