Public concern has grown after reports emerged that some medical practitioners made claims of faith-based healing for serious illnesses during a religious gathering in Nakuru.
These claims covered conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, blindness, deafness, muteness, and physical disabilities. The statements spread quickly across social media and news platforms, drawing strong reactions from health professionals and the wider public.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has responded by raising alarm over the possible danger of such claims. The council made it clear that any statement about curing serious medical conditions must be supported by clear medical evidence.
According to the regulator, the claims shared at the event have not been verified and could cause harm if people choose to believe them without proper medical proof.
The council reminded the public that all medical treatment in Kenya must follow scientific standards and strict testing. Diagnoses for chronic or life threatening illnesses must be backed by proper documentation and professional medical assessment.
When unverified claims are made by trained health workers, they can mislead patients who are already vulnerable and searching for hope.
KMPDC warned that patients who abandon prescribed treatment in favor of unproven methods face serious risks. These risks include worsening of their condition, failure of medicines to work in the future, and in some cases death.
The council noted that illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, high blood pressure, and epilepsy require consistent and long term care. Skipping medication, even for a short time, can have lasting effects on a patient’s health.
The regulator also addressed the wider issue of relying only on spiritual or faith based approaches for serious diseases. While personal faith can offer comfort and emotional support, the council stressed that it should not replace medical treatment.
Medical care and faith should not be presented as competing options, especially when lives are at stake.
Following the Nakuru incident, KMPDC has launched a formal investigation into the conduct of the practitioners involved. The council is working together with the Ministry of Health and other regulatory agencies to establish the facts.
If it is found that any medical professional acted in a way that endangered patients or broke ethical rules, disciplinary or legal action may follow.
The council reassured Kenyans that the country’s healthcare system continues to provide proven treatment for many serious conditions.
These include access to antiretroviral drugs for HIV, cancer care services, and ongoing support for people living with chronic illnesses.
Medical research and improvements in care are also continuing across the country.
KMPDC encouraged members of the public to remain cautious and to report any claims of miraculous cures to the relevant authorities. This, the council said, will help protect patients, stop the spread of misinformation, and ensure that medical practice in Kenya remains safe, ethical, and based on evidence.
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