Health Facilities In Petrol Stations, Residential Buildings Face Closure Over Contamination
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a six-month relocation notice to health establishments that operate in prohibited areas, warning that failure to comply will result in closure.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the council stated that these restricted sites included petrol stations and residential structures that were deemed unfit for healthcare operations.
“To provide a safe and conducive environment for both patients and the community, these facilities must relocate within six months. Failure to comply will result in closure,” part of the statement read.
KMPDC also stated that such settings were not only prone to the transmission of illnesses among patients, but also constituted a substantial safety risk.
Safety issues, including as dangers from flammable materials, poor infrastructure, and disruptions that jeopardize patient care, were all mentioned as important factors for the relocation notice.
“Health facilities located in restricted areas, such as petrol stations and residential buildings, are hereby notified that these locations are unsuitable for healthcare operations,” part of the statement read.
“This restriction aims to reduce the spread of infections and ensure the safety of patients.”
Health facilities located in restricted areas, such as petrol stations and residential buildings, are hereby notified that these locations are unsuitable for healthcare operations. This restriction aims to reduce the spread of infections and ensure the safety of patients.… pic.twitter.com/dSJYblfpqm
— Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (@KmpdcOfficial) March 12, 2025
“Additionally, safety concerns such as risks from flammable materials, inadequate infrastructure, and disturbances that compromise patient care necessitate this directive,” it continued.
The notification came just a month after the Ministry of Health (MoH) urged the KMPDC to close all unregistered cosmetic clinics and beauty spas operating illegally.
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The instruction was issued following a thorough review of facilities in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Eldoret that provide plastic surgery and invasive cosmetic operations.
The analysis indicated that, while 77% of beauty spas and cosmetic clinics were compliant, 23% did not meet the legal standards.
Concerns had been raised following the high-profile death of a patient after getting plastic surgery at a Nairobi clinic late last year.
As a result, the ministry is working to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for invasive cosmetic operations in beauty and medical spas, which will improve public safety and compliance.
Health Facilities In Petrol Stations, Residential Buildings Face Closure Over Contamination
