Medical practitioners probed over faith healing claims

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. According to a report in the Kenyans, 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 described the statements as unverified and potentially harmful to public health. KMPDC has also launched a formal investigation and is working closely with the Ministry of Health and other regulatory bodies. 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.