KMPDU Accuses Private Hospitals of Fueling Kenya’s Organ Trafficking Crisis
On Sunday, the union boldly claimed that private healthcare facilities could be fueling the country’s rising organ trafficking menace.
Private Hospitals Under Fire
KMPDU believes shady hiring practices and unethical operations in private hospitals are driving the recent surge in organ trafficking.
According to Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, the hiring of foreign doctors under questionable circumstances has created a breeding ground for illegal activities.
He stated, “We stand firmly against this profit-driven practice that exploits vulnerable migrant workers.”
Furthermore, Dr. Atellah expressed deep anger that qualified Kenyans remain jobless while foreigners occupy critical roles.
“It is an insult that qualified Kenyan medical professionals remain unemployed while foreign doctors are recruited under questionable conditions,” he said.
Call for Immediate Investigations
Without delay, KMPDU urged the government to investigate licensing and recruitment processes in private hospitals.
The union demanded a full audit from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
They want to know how foreign doctors are vetted, who verifies their qualifications, and what services they actually provide.
“The now-confirmed unlawful, unethical, and dangerous trafficking of organs is directly linked to the non-transparent and dubious licensing and recruitment of foreign medical practitioners,” Atellah stressed.
Shocking Numbers Revealed
Startlingly, Dr. Atellah revealed that over 1,655 foreign doctors, mainly from Asia, are practicing in Kenya’s private hospitals.
Meanwhile, more than 4,000 Kenyan-trained medical professionals remain jobless.
This revelation has only fueled public anger and distrust towards private healthcare institutions.
International Spotlight on Kenya
The scandal exploded after an exposé by German broadcasters DW, ZDF, and Der Spiegel.
Their investigation exposed an international network of organ brokers, involving Mediheal Hospital, making global headlines.
Following the damning revelations, public pressure forced the National Assembly Health Committee to act.
On Tuesday, it launched an 80-day public inquiry into the allegations.
Additionally, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced that its elite Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) would take over the case.
Nation Demands Accountability
Today, Kenyans are demanding transparency, justice, and reforms.
Many want rogue hospitals punished and government agencies held responsible for years of negligence.
The country’s image and the dignity of its health sector are at stake.
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MPDU Accuses Private Hospitals of Fueling Kenya’s Organ Trafficking Crisis
