Speaking during an official tour of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), Duale underscored the importance of maintaining the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and patient safety as access to transplant services expands in the country.

He revealed that his ministry is currently reviewing the existing laws to ensure that the system is safeguarded from abuse.

In light of increased awareness around organ trafficking, the health CS called on Kenyans to seek professional transplantation services only from accredited medical facilities.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to bolstering the healthcare sector by investing in infrastructure, training, and local expertise at institutions such as KUTRRH, with the goal of reducing costly medical travel abroad.

Duale’s remarks come amid growing concerns about organ trafficking and unethical transplant procedures across the region, sparking calls for stricter oversight and public awareness.

During the same tour, Duale addressed the ongoing shortage of critical childhood vaccines, including BCG and polio, assuring the public that the Ministry of Health is working closely with UNICEF to restore adequate supplies.

He revealed that a new consignment, expected in June, will provide enough vaccines to last the country for eight months.

He commended KUTRRH facility for its remarkable strides in delivering specialized healthcare services and embracing cutting-edge medical technologies.

The CS lauded the hospital’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery, noting that KUTRRH stands as a model institution in the country for advanced medical care and innovations saying that the hospital’s capabilities are critical in reducing the need for Kenyans to seek treatment abroad, especially for complex procedures such as organ transplants, oncology care, and diagnostic imaging.