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A statutory authority established under Cap 253 Laws of Kenya to ensure provision of quality healthcare ☎️ - +254 727666444 📧 - info @kmpdc .go.ke

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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
1/2 We take corruption related matters seriously at the Council and are committed to upholding our zero-tolerance policy. To this end, we’re launching a corruption reporting hotline for anyone who has witnessed or experienced corruption related to our organization.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
7 months
As the medical regulator overseeing the conduct and practice of medical and dental practitioners, @KmpdcOfficial is perturbed by recent reports of actions that go against medical ethics. Decisions made on the clinical care of patients should be purely based on professional
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC CEO has taken note of the story aired on @citizentvkenya last night about Ms. Mercy Wangare and the accusations leveled against two hospitals, St. Teresa's Hospital, Kikuyu and Bellevue Hospital, South C. The Council will investigate the matter to its full conclusion.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
The KMPDC Chair, CEO, Council Members and staff would like to pass their deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Anthony Jude Omollo Were a Nephrologist who passed on the 21st of November 2020. May he rest in peace.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya wishes to notify all doctors that their new special Passes/IDs have been designed to enable them discharge their duties on 24hr basis & are available on their respective portals. This is only applicable to doctors who have renewed their 2021 licenses.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
Please note that intern doctors can also get their special Passes/IDs to enable them discharge their duties on 24 hour basis from their respective portals as well.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
As a practitioner, there are certain key issues in medical/dental practice that you must comply with. These include: •Consent •Confidentiality •Advertising •Canvassing •Conflict of interest •The practitioners’ relationship with colleagues •Human rights
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has appointed Dr David Gicheru Kariuki as the new CEO of the Council. An experienced health practitioner and administrator, he takes over from long servicing CEO Dr Daniel Yumbya and assumed responsibilities on 1st October 2022.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC Chair, @DDrnjenga earlier today presided over a virtual oathing ceremony of 56 newly qualified doctors from the @DiscoverJKUAT . #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
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5 years
The CEO Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has released an updated list of quarantine hotels/facilities in Nairobi and Mombasa.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
It is mandatory for all medical camps to be licensed by @KmpdcOfficial before they are conducted. This requirement ensures that proper standards of care and safety are met. Conducting unauthorized medical camps poses risks to patients and the public at large. Stay compliant, stay
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
8 months
Foreign Nationals will no longer be allowed to undertake their Medical or Dental Internship in Kenya. They will be expected to undertake their internship in their Country of nationality and subsequently attain registration before proceeding to seek registration in Kenya.
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@KmpdcOfficial
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1 year
@KmpdcOfficial management and staff extend their heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Anne Beatrice Kihara, who has made history as the first President from Sub-Sahara Africa @FIGOHQ , the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 🌍🎉 We have full confidence that Dr.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
5 years
The KMPDC CEO wishes to notify all doctors that a special Pass/ID has been designed and is now available on to enable them discharge their duties on 24hours basis. Log in details are individual KMPDC Registration Number and National ID
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
Today, we join the family of Dr. Doreen Adisa Lugaliki and the medical fraternity in mourning, as she is laid to rest. Kenya, and the world at large has been robbed of a beautiful, intelligent and hardworking doctor, who died a soldier. #RIPDrLugaliki @KenyaMedics_KMA
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC Chair @DDrnjenga , CEO, Daniel Yumbya, Council members and staff would like to appreciate all healthcare workers for their devotion and sacrifice during the COVID-19 pandemic. @KenyaMedics_KMA @KMANairobi @MOH_Kenya @DaktariOnline @kmpdu @NCKenya
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
🧵1/5 The long serving KMPDC CEO Dr Daniel Yumbya, EBS, has today finalized the handing over process to the incoming CEO, Dr David Kariuki. @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @KaphKaph2000 @kenyadental
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
Today, we came together to bid farewell to Professor George A. O. Magoha, the esteemed former Chair of the Council at @KmpdcOfficial . We pause to reflect on the remarkable legacy he has left behind and the indelible impact he has had on our organization. @KenyaMedics_KMA
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
As we mourn the passing of Dr. Adisa Lugaliki who succumbed to Covid-19, contracted in the line of duty, KMPDC would like to reiterate that we remain committed to fighting for the safety and well-being of our health professionals during the fight against COVID-19 and at all times
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
The Council is this week conducting Internship Qualifying (IQE) and Pre-Registration Examinations for 68 foreign trained doctors. #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
There are 13 accredited institutions offering the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) program in Kenya. Whereas when it comes to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program, there are currently only two qualified institutions, namely the University of Nairobi
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
5 years
KMPDC's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee today visited Nairobi Women's Hospital - Nakuru and other branches, to carry out an inquiry into claims of alleged unethical practice including overbilling, ordering unnecessary tests and delaying discharge of patients.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
1/7 KMPDC CEO, Daniel M. Yumbya, EBS. wishes to congratulate a total of 127 newly qualified doctors who took their Hippocratic Oath in a ceremony held today, virtually. @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @kmpdu @nhifkenya @susan_mochache @DDrnjenga @DrMercyHealth
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
57 @maseno_cu , 5 @MountKenyaUni MBChB and 2 @uonbi BDS granduands today took their Hippocratic Oath in a virtual ceremony presided over by the Council. This is in line with our mandate of regulating the training, practice and licensing of medicine & dentistry in the country.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
It is a requirement for all medical camps to be registered with @KmpdcOfficial prior to being carried out. This is meant to ensure standards of patient care and safety are met even in these temporary setups. @KenyaMedics_KMA @KaphKaph2000 @HealthProfKE @RuphaKenya
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
1/3 Rights of patients in Kenya are enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and The Kenya National Patients’ Rights Charter (2013). @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @KenyaHealthFed @HealthProfKE @KaphKaph2000
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
The KMPDC Chair, CEO, Council Members and staff would like to pass their deepest condolences to the family of Prof. Paul G. Kioy, a Neurologist, who succumbed to COVID-19 complications. He will be remembered by many for his mentorship and diligence. May he rest in peace.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC Chair @DDrnjenga and CEO today held discussions with @MombasaCountyKe @KenyaMedics_KMA & @kmpdu execs in an effort to find lasting solns to the ongoing strike in Mombasa County. We are happy with the progress reported and are looking forward to a lasting resolution by COB.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
Congratulations Dr Jacqueline Kitulu, OGW on being selected for @womenlifthealth 's 2022 East Africa Leadership Journey. #WomenLiftHealth @DDrnjenga @DanielYumbya @mdjkitulu
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
11 months
Today, @KmpdcOfficial Chair, Professor Stanley Khainga and CEO Dr David Kariuki, presided over a virtual oathing ceremony, in which 745 newly qualified doctors and dentists took their Hippocratic Oath. Prof Khainga urged the interns to fully embrace the learning opportunities
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
KMPDC Chair @DDrnjenga has received a Lifetime Achievement Award that was bestowed on her by the Kenya Medical Association. @DanielYumbya @susan_mochache @MOH_Kenya @HealthProfKE
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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Healthcare workers are reminded to operate and offer services strictly within their scope of practice as guided by their training and relevant professional scopes of practice. Beyond mere compliance, these principles safeguard patient safety, uphold legal integrity, and foster
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
A total of 123 newly qualified doctors today took their Hippocratic Oath in a virtual oathing ceremony presided over by Council Chair @DDrNjenga . #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya, EBS has dispatched technical teams to inspect a total of 11 College of Surgeons of East & Central Africa (COSECSA) training sites for Orthopaedic Surgery Program from 3rd to 4th March, 2022. @MOH_Kenya @kmpdu @nhifkenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @KenyaHealthPOA
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@KmpdcOfficial
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3 months
@KmpdcOfficial has published a list of all licensed medical, dental practitioners, oral health officers and health facilities in the country. This list has been shared with the Social Health Authority (SHA) for consideration of empanelment.  The list can be accessed at: o
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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This morning, @KmpdcOfficial held its 139th Full Council Meeting, presided over by Prof Stanley Khainga and CEO Dr David Kariuki. During the meeting there was a review of the Organization’s performance in key areas including strategy, operations, finances, risk management and
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya has warned health facilities against charging members of the public for the Covid-19 vaccine. @MOH_Kenya @citizentvkenya
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
111 and 11 newly qualified doctors from @KenyattaUni and @DiscoverJKUAT respectively, today took their Hippocratic Oath in a ceremony presided over by Council Chair @DDrNjenga . #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
As per CAP 253 Laws of Kenya it is an offence for any person who, while in charge of a health institution, employs or engages the services of another person as a medical practitioner or dentist who is not licensed.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
The country is set to host a major international conference on harmonization of curriculum and training of health professionals next week 7th-9th Feb 2022 in Mombasa at White Sands Mombasa County. @MOH_Kenya @Amref_Kenya @EduMinKenya @kmpdu @K24Tv @ntvkenya @citizentvkenya
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
15 and 2 newly qualified doctors from @kiuvarsity and @MoiUniKenya respectively, today took their Hippocratic Oath in a ceremony Presided over by Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu Council Member and CPA Philip Ole Kamwaro, Director Corporate Services. @MOH_Kenya @susan_mochache @nhifkenya
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
1/2 KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya has convened a one-day consultative workshop of key stakeholders in the health sector. The meeting will take place on the 11th of November 2021 at the Council’s Headquarters at 10a.m. @MOH_Kenya @susan_mochache @DrPatrickAmoth @ppbkenya @NCKenya
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
The @KmpdcOfficial Management and Staff send their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Yusuf Dawood. @KenyaMedics_KMA @HealthProfKE
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
Did you know? Informed Consent is a form of patient education where a healthcare provider informs a patient about the risks, benefits, & alternatives of a given procedure or intervention culminating in an agreement or decline for care, treatment, or services. #Medical_Terms
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
The KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya wishes to inform members of the public that the person whose fake details are appearing below is impersonating as a medical a doctor and should not be engaged by any health care provider. The @DCI_Kenya should take necessary action. @KenyaMedics_KMA
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR COUNCIL EXAMINATIONS All candidates sitting for the Council’s pre-internship & pre-registration examinations in October 2022 are hereby reminded to ensure that they complete their registration by Friday 16th September 2022 @KenyaMedics_KMA @HealthProfKE
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
A team appointed by the CEO has embarked on an exercise to inspect College of Surgeons of East & Central Africa (COSECSA) sites in Kenya. The inspections are in line with our mandate to regulate the training& practice of medicine, dentistry& community health& health facilities.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
KMPDC Chair @DDrnjenga today presided over a virtual oathing ceremony in which 148 newly qualified doctors of whom 5 were dental graduands took their Hippocratic Oath. @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @MOH_Kenya @HealthProfKE #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC Chair @DDrnjenga has been conferred State Honors by HE President Uhuru Kenyatta for her distinguished and outstanding services to the nation in the latest edition of the Kenya Gazette. She has been conferred The 3rd Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS).
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
1/6 KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya this morning opened a TWG workshop to discuss costs and healthcare in the country. He has called on the stakeholders to consider the cost drivers in the review process which include but are not limited to the following. @MOH_Kenya @DrMercyHealth
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
On Wednesday @mutahikagwe_cs , Mombasa Governor @HassanAliJoho , KMPDC Chair @DDrnjenga & KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya, CEO Nursing Council @EdnaTallam & others inspecting Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital Cath lab(Intervention Cardiology Services) and... @MOH_Kenya @KMLTTB
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
1/2 @KmpdcOfficial CEO Dr David Kariuki held a meeting with the CEO @NCKenya , Edna Tallam at KMPDC Complex. @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @HealthProfKE @KenyaHealthFed
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
All practitioners offering virtual medicine services must ensure that they are registered and licensed to practice in Kenya either through East African Community reciprocal registration, temporary registration () @KenyaMedics_KMA @HealthProfKE
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
105 medical and dental practitioners from various universities today took their Hippocratic Oath in a virtual ceremony presided by our Chairperson @DDrnjenga . #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
The 2nd edition of our newsletter, The Practitioner, is out! Read about the Council's critical role in the mitigation of Covid-19, telemedicine services in Kenya & what it means for Kenyans with the release of Kenya’s first Emergency Medical Care Policy 👉
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
Good afternoon, Below is the updated list of quarantine facilities as released by the CEO, Mr. Daniel Yumbya.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
Please note that we have changed our telephone numbers. Those making calls to the Council should use the number 0727666444. The number for ALL our outgoing calls is now 0111052222. #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya today held a meeting with @KenyaMedics_KMA officials to discuss professional indemnity cover for doctors in non-clinical practice and self-regulation for professional associations on the determination of cases of medical malpractice.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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@KmpdcOfficial extends heartfelt congratulations to @laktarr001 on his appointment to serve as the Vice President of Global Health Strategy at the @unfoundation . Dr Ogwell will spearhead one of the UN Foundation’s largest portfolios spanning global health policy, advocacy,
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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@KmpdcOfficial is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 17024:2012 accreditation, the international standard for personnel certification. Notably, KMPDC is the first African healthcare regulatory body to earn this accreditation. This significant milestone underscores the
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya has dispatched teams across the country for an inspection exercise to ascertain the levels of training of medical, dental and community oral health officer interns.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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Hongera! to H.E. President Elect Dr. William Samoei Ruto. #Rutothe5th
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
Shalom Hospital in Athi River has NOT been closed.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
1/4 @KmpdcOfficial CEO Dr David G. Kariuki today made a presentation at the Kenya Medical Association’s Inaugural Young Doctors Network Pre-Internship Conference. @KenyaMedics_KMA @HealthProfKE @KenyaHealthFed @DDrnjenga
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
The CEO Daniel Yumbya this morning hosted the Academic Registrar, @iuiuac DR. Halima Wakabi Akbar during a courtesy call at the Council to discuss matters medical internship training for Kenyans who graduate from Islamic University in Uganda. #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
OATHING FOR EGERTON MBChB, KEMU MBChB & FOREIGN TRAINED DOCTORS (FTDS) MBChB & BDS 2021 GRADUANDS. 1/15 A total of 98 newly qualified doctors today took their Hippocratic Oath in a virtual oathing ceremony presided over by Council Chair @DDrNjenga @MOH_Kenya @susan_mochache
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
The CEO Daniel Yumbya today hosted the Chairman and Founder of Mt. Kenya University, Prof. Simon N. Gicharu during a courtesy call at the Council to discuss matters medical education and training. #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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1/2 @KmpdcOfficial Chief Executive Dr David Kariuki hosted immediate former CEO Dr Daniel Yumbya who had paid him a courtesy call. @DDrnjenga @Machakos_Gov @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @HealthProfKE @KenyaHealthFed
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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Council member, Dr. Elizabeth Gitau and CEO Dr David Kariuki, commissioned @KmpdcOfficial ’s new Mothers' Room making a significant step in making our organization more mother-friendly. The space is designed to create a serene and inviting environment with comfortable and
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
@KmpdcOfficial is seeking your valuable input in its upcoming strategic plan 2023/2024-2027/2028 Share your thoughts through the form: Partner with us in ensuring quality healthcare. @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @KaphKaph2000 @KenyaHealthFed
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
Did you know that you can now get health services virtually? #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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Medical and Dental Practitioners are reminded that license renewal requires the attainment of a minimum of 50 points. With nearly half of the year already elapsed, it's crucial to actively work towards meeting this requirement. Failure to accumulate the necessary points will
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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1/5 Today, @KmpdcOfficial Chair, Professor Stanley Khainga and CEO Dr David Kariuki, presided over a virtual oathing ceremony, in which 157 newly qualified doctors took their Hippocratic Oath.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
Verify whether the person treating you is a doctor and or if the facility you're seeking treatment from is registered and licensed by us. Visit our website and click on the REGISTERS tab to verify #EnsuringQualityHealthcare @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
1/3 @KmpdcOfficial has introduced an SMS short code, 20547, for verifying the licensure status of health facilities, medical/dental practitioners and community oral health officers. To verify the status of a practitioner, send an SMS to 20547 with the following format:
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
The KMPDC Chair, CEO, Council members and staff would like to pass their deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Adisa Lugaliki, an obstetrician and gynaecologist who succumbed in the line of duty due to Covid-19. May she rest in peace.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
It is now easier to apply for a “Non-Clinical” practice licence. This licence does not require you to have proof of Continuous Professional Development and Professional Indemnity, simply select the non-clinical option in the portal and follow the prompts.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
1/2 @KmpdcOfficial congratulates Dr Lydia Okutoyi for the receipt of patient safety award 2023. We celebrate her pivotal role in leadership in national and international patient care quality and safety standards. @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @HealthProfKE @KNH_hospital
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
Prospective medical and dental undergraduate students are advised to ensure that they meet the threshold outlined at: for undertaking of a Medical/Dental undergraduate course. @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @Akums_KU @amsunuonbi @msaku2019 @MSAKE_Kenya
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
Today, KMPDC Chair Dr. Eva Njenga presided over the opening of the Stakeholders Workshop for the validation and adoption of the Scopes of Practice for the practitioners regulated under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Cap 253. @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @TheKOGSociety
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya today held discussion with @Coopbankenya Executive Banking team who paid him a courtesy call in his office.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
KMPDC CEO Daniel Yumbya today chaired a technical working group meeting formed to discuss the regulation of mental health facilities and rehabilitation centers in the country.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
KMPDC Council member and @kenyadental Chairman Dr. Linus Ndegwa and KMPDC Ag. Corporation Secretary @itsMRO_ today presided over the oathing ceremony of 25 @uonbi dental interns at the @uonbi School of Dental Sciences. #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
The attention of the Council has been drawn to advertisements by Apex Home Healthcare, Utunzaji Home and Nursing Care and Wholistic Care Claiming to offer home-based ICU care for Covid-19 patients at prescribed fees. #EnsuringQualityHealthcare #KMPDCMandate
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
The Council is holding a two day Internship Coordinators Training targeted at the internship coordinators from all Medical Internship Training Centers. @DDrnjenga @DanielYumbya @MOH_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyadental @KaphKaph2000
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
4 years
Our Council Chair, @DDrnjenga and CEO Daniel Yumbya are today in @MountKenyaUni where the university's pioneer doctors will be taking their Hippocratic Oath. #KMPDCMandate #EnsuringQualityHealthcare
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
This morning @KmpdcOfficial CEO Daniel Yumbya addressed the Kenya Association of Private Hospitals Annual Conference 2022 where he reiterated the importance of supportive regulation and collaboration between regulators and the private sector towards achieving UHC. @KaphKaph2000
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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
Change of internship centre by medical/dental intern officers has a prescribed procedure. It involves filling out a change of internship centre form, getting approval from the internship placement committee, and obtaining a release form from the previous internship centre.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
3 years
The team appointed by the CEO to conduct inspections of East Central Southern Africa College of Physicians (ECSACOP) training sites in the country has concluded the exercise today. #EnsuringQualityHealthcare #KMPDCMandate
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
@KmpdcOfficial wishes to remind all practitioners and health facilities that practicing or operating without the necessary licenses is a serious offense. Effective immediately, KMPDC will be taking strict actions against defaulting practitioners and health facilities. This
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
2 years
1/4 @KmpdcOfficial has this week, 23-27th January 2023, conducted inspection of medical and dental internship centres across the country. The inspections are meant to ensure that internship centres are providing quality training to medical and dental practitioner interns.
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@KmpdcOfficial
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
1 year
1/3 Did You Know? A specialist in medicine is a medical/dental doctor who has completed additional training in a specific medical field, has expertise in that area and has been recognized by the Council.
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