KENYA, The Ministry of Health has drawn a very clear line in the sand, putting on notice medical practitioners who are mixing prayer with profession to make unverified claims of miraculous healing.
Speaking firmly on the matter, Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale acknowledged the deep role of faith in the country. “The Ministry of Health recognizes and respects the important place of faith and spiritual nourishment in the lives of our people,“ he said.
However, he was quick to add, “matters of health and life must remain firmly grounded in science, ethics and evidence-based medicine. Full stop.”
The CS’s tough talk comes hot on the heels of a recent crusade where some licensed doctors and clinicians publicly testified to being involved in or witnessing miraculous healings. This, the Ministry says, has crossed a red line.
“Any claims of miraculous healing, especially by licensed medical practitioners, must be supported by verifiable, scientifically proven medical evidence,” CS Duale declared. He termed all unsubstantiated claims as nothing but “medical misinformation” that poses a direct threat to human life and public safety.
The Ministry has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to swing into action immediately and investigate the identified medical professionals. The practitioners in question have been ordered to present full clinical documentation and scientific proof to back their public claims.
The consequences for failing to do so are severe. The Ministry has warned of “serious disciplinary action,” which includes the possible suspension or outright revocation of their practicing licenses for professional misconduct and violation of medical ethics.
In a final warning shot, CS Duale stated, “The Ministry will not tolerate the misuse of medical authority to mislead the public, endanger patients or undermine trust in the healthcare system.”
The ball is now in the court of the KMPDC and the cited practitioners. The public is waiting to see if the claims will stand the test of medical science, or if licenses will be on the chopping board.
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