- DCI receives 1,188 fraud files from SHA and KMPDC.
- Files involve individuals, facilities, and other entities.
- Multi-agency team is set up to review cases and ensure prosecutions.
- Assets obtained fraudulently will be recovered.
- Health CS Aden Duale confirms crackdown on non-compliant facilities.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially received 1,188 files linked to healthcare fraud. The files, presented by the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), contain names of individuals and institutions accused of defrauding the health sector.
According to the DCI, a special team made up of several government agencies has been formed to quickly review the documents. The aim is to ensure those found guilty face charges regardless of their position, wealth, or political connections.
The DCI further announced that it will not only prosecute suspects but also recover resources and assets acquired through fraud. The agency promised to keep the public updated as investigations continue.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that handing over the files was part of a wider campaign to deal with fraudulent and non-compliant health facilities. He described it as a key milestone in safeguarding public healthcare services.
