NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 4 — The Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to investigate licensed medical practitioners who publicly claimed miraculous healings at a recent religious crusade hosted by Prophet Owour.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale warned that such assertions without scientific backing threaten public safety and undermine trust in evidence‑based medicine.
Duale said the ministry respects faith and spiritual nourishment, but stressed that health matters must be grounded in science, ethics, and evidence‑based medicine.
“Any claims of miraculous healing, especially by licensed medical practitioners, must be supported by verifiable, scientifically proven medical evidence. Unsubstantiated claims constitute medical misinformation and pose a direct threat to human life and public safety,” Duale said.
The Ministry of Health recognizes and respects the important place of faith and spiritual nourishment in the lives of our people. However, matters of health and life must remain firmly grounded in science, ethics and evidence-based medicine.Any claims of miraculous healing,
Investigations Launched After Nakuru Crusade
The move follows reports linking some practitioners to claims of faith‑based healing for serious illnesses including, HIV/AIDS, cancer, blindness and other chronic conditions, made during a large religious gathering in Nakuru at the end of December 2025
Responding to the controversy, KMPDC, which regulates medical professionals under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, condemned such assertions as unverified and potentially harmful.
The council reiterated that all medical treatments must be rooted in rigorous scientific evidence and regulatory approval.
In a statement, KMPDC warned that unsubstantiated healing claims can mislead vulnerable patients, discourage them from seeking proven therapies, and worsen health outcomes such as drug resistance or even loss of life.
Rightly so @HonAdenDuale. When this independent verification is complete, let the findings be published without delay. The public deserves to know the truth so that the Fear of GOD and authority of the Blood of JESUS may be restored at the pulpit.We welcome @KmpdcOfficial to
Medical Ethics Under Scrutiny
Under the ministry’s directive, KMPDC will require the medics involved to provide full clinical documentation and scientific proof of any claimed healing outcomes.
Failure to comply could result in disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of professional licences for misconduct and ethical breaches.
Duale emphasized that the ministry will “not tolerate the misuse of medical authority to mislead the public, endanger patients or undermine trust in the healthcare system.”
When we say the BLOOD OF JESUS heals HIV AIDs, it is not a just another claim but a verifiable miracle. Patient reference numbers with before-and-after medical statuses are available for testing even today.No sane person would risk their career, reputation and social status
Regulator’s Warning to the Public
The KMPDC has also urged Kenyans to continue seeking care in accredited health facilities and to report any suspicious medical claims to authorities as investigations continue.
The council’s stance aligns with broader efforts to combat health misinformation and fraud, including recent warnings against fake online doctors and unregistered practitioners who endanger patient safety.
