David Kariuki
David Kariuki is the Chief Executive of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare standards and patient safety in Kenya. Recently, he announced the launch of an SMS verification service that allows the public to confirm the credentials of doctors and medical facilities, aiming to curb the practice of unlicensed medical practitioners. Kariuki emphasizes the importance of this initiative in protecting patients from fraudulent medical practices and ensuring that only qualified professionals offer medical services.
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Dr David Kariuki, the KMPDC Chief Executive Officer, issued a notice requiring ambulance service providers to register.
Governors urge counties to ignore notice on ambulance registration
Kenya· 2025-09-14
Dr David Kariuki, the KMPDC Chief Executive Officer, issued a notice requiring ambulance service providers to register.
Governors urge counties to ignore KMPDC notice on ambulance registrationKenya· 2025-09-13Dr. David Kariuki emphasized the KMPDC's commitment to protecting patients and enforcing healthcare regulations.
KMPDC closes 158 health facilities in Nairobi over patient safety risksKenya· 2025-08-28Dr. David Kariuki emphasized the KMPDC's commitment to protecting patients and enforcing healthcare regulations.
KMPDC shutters 158 health facilities in Nairobi over patient safety risksKenya· 2025-08-28Dr. David Kariuki was mentioned as the head of the KMPDC to which Susan Wanjira was advised to file a complaint.
When the small casket becomes heaviest to carryKenya· 2025-07-31
Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki described the hospital’s conduct as a violation of healthcare ethics and public trust.
KMPDC slams hospital over baby detention, calls it a breach of trustKenya· 2025-07-30KMPDC Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki noted that the audit is aimed at guaranteeing the highest standards of healthcare and patient safety.
Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegallyKenya· 2025-04-30
KMPDC Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki addressed growing public concern regarding the licensing of foreign doctors.
Dentists Council defends foreign doctors' licensing amid ethical concernsKenya· 2025-04-30KMPDC Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki emphasized the importance of relocating healthcare facilities to ensure patient safety.
Clinics in restricted zones must move or face closure, warns KMPDCKenya· 2025-03-26David Kariuki, the KMPDC Chief Executive, stated that the initiative provides an easy way for the public to avoid quack doctors.
KMPDC rolls out SMS service to verify doctors, curb quacksKenya· 2025-03-26