The government is cracking down on facilities both public and private, that compromise standards or exploit the system as it moves to entrench accountability and excellence in the health sector.
Speaking when he hosted the Kenya Association of Private Hospitals (KAPH), led by Dr. Erick Musau, for strategic talks on strengthening partnerships in delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reiterated his committed to fast-tracking the Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill.
He reaffirmed SHA’s enforcement of the bed capacity access rule to uphold dignity, efficiency and quality care, urging all providers to update their data with KMPDC to avoid service interruptions.
“I reaffirmed SHA’s enforcement of the bed capacity access rule to uphold dignity, efficiency and quality care, urging all providers to update their data with KMPDC to avoid service interruptions. We are cracking down on facilities, public or private, that compromise standards or exploit the system. The Ministry stands with providers committed to integrity and excellence.” He noted.
The CS cautioned against fraud, especially the misuse of OTP pre-authorization codes, noting that it undermines system trust.
Duale remarked that his ministry is engaging the Council of Governors and relevant ministries to streamline licensing and reduce regulatory overlaps.
To scale up the Taifa Care model, the CS urged private providers to engage transparently, take joint responsibility and champion innovation in digital health and community outreach.
KAPH proposed quarterly engagements to support the UHC journey.
Among those who joined CS Duale in the meeting included Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni, SHA Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed, CEOs Dr. Mercy Mwangangi (SHA), Eng. Anthony Lenaiyara (DHA), Presidential Advisor on Health Dr. Daniel Mwai at a meeting also attended by CEOs Rashid Khalani (Aga Khan University Hospital), Toseef Din (M.P.Shah Hospital), George Salib (Coptic Hospital), Dr. Aysha Edwards (AAR Hospital) among other C.E.Os.
