The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has raised serious concerns over recent claims of faith-based healing for critical medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, blindness, deafness, muteness, and physical disabilities.
The claims, reportedly made by some medical practitioners during a religious crusade in Nakuru, have attracted widespread attention in the media and on social media platforms.
KMPDC, in a statement issued on Saturday, January, described the statements as unverified and potentially harmful to public health.
“As the statutory body responsible for regulating medical and dental practice in Kenya, KMPDC unequivocally condemns such statements by medical practitioners, which are based on unverified claims,” the council said.
KMPDC emphasised that all medical treatments must be grounded in scientific evidence and rigorous testing.
The council warns that only verified documentation should support chronic and life-threatening diagnoses, cautioning that unverified claims by health professionals may mislead vulnerable patients.
According to KMPDC, abandoning prescribed treatments in favour of unproven methods can lead to worsened health outcomes, medication resistance, or even loss of life.
The Council also highlighted the risks of relying solely on spiritual or faith-based interventions for serious illnesses.
The council warns that individuals with HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, or epilepsy face heightened risks if they skip or discontinue prescribed treatments.
In response to the claims, KMPDC has launched a formal investigation and is working closely with the Ministry of Health and other regulatory bodies.
“KMPDC is working closely with the Ministry of Health and other regulatory bodies to investigate these claims. Appropriate actions will be taken against any practitioner in order to safeguard public health, uphold medical ethics, and protect citizens from misinformation,” the Council stated.
At the same time, the council said that the investigation may lead to legal action against practitioners who endanger lives or violate health regulations, especially those who appeared at the Nakuru healing.
KMPDC also reassured Kenyans that the country’s healthcare system is robust, offering access to antiretroviral therapy, cancer treatment, and care for chronic conditions, alongside ongoing medical research.
The Council urged members of the public to report any suspicious claims of miraculous cures to authorities for verification.
