The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the County government has developed a draft Quality Healthcare and Patient safety Bill 2025 in a bid to improve service delivery and enhance patients' safety and dignity. A Public participation forum held at Machakos Social Hall to gather views from residents on the draft Bill proposes the establishment of a Quality Health Care Authority, a regulatory body to oversee standards, enforce policies, and ensure patient safety.
According to Francis Mumo a senior representative from the Ministry of Health, The Authority will be supported by a Board Committee, which will oversee the registration of health facilities, monitor compliance, and recommend penalties for violations while ensuring high standards are upheld.
Mumo noted that the Authority will have a right to revoke or cancel the accreditation of healthcare facilities that are not meeting the set standards, thus jeopardising quality healthcare.
Abigael Muinde, a Health Policy expert, highlighted that the Bill outlines the objectives and guiding principles of quality health care, clearly defining the roles of both national and county governments in service delivery.
