NAIROBI – Mediheal Group of Hospitals has faulted the Ministry of Health’s recent stance on ”insufficient documentation” and alleged irregularities in its kidney transplant procedures, calling the accusations misleading and unsupported by formal findings.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Mediheal founder Dr. Swarup Mishra, accompanied by lawyer Katwa Kigen, said the facility has not received any official report from the ministry’s independent investigative committee regarding its operations. Dr. Mishra dismissed social media claims that the hospital failed to provide proper documentation, stating, “We have submitted complete records, including the full details of 476 kidney transplants performed at our facility since 2018.” He added that all transplant procedures conducted at Mediheal followed ethical protocols and were carried out with verified consent from donors and their next of kin. “There is no single case where Mediheal has been implicated in fraud or malpractice involving kidney transplants,” Mishra said.
The remarks come amid growing public scrutiny following a Ministry of Health-appointed task force recommendation calling for the prosecution of Dr. Mishra and other officials linked to the facility. The committee was tasked with investigating allegations of illegal organ transplants in the country.
Despite the task force’s findings being shared publicly, Mediheal claims it has not been formally served with the report or given a chance to respond through the appropriate legal channels. “We are being tried in the court of public opinion before being presented with the facts,” Kigen said. He urged the ministry to release its findings directly to the facility and follow due process in any further action.
The Ministry of Health issued a public statement in response to Mediheal’s concerns citing insufficient documentation.
Mediheal, which operates major branches in Eldoret and Nairobi, has been at the center of public attention since the start of the probe into Kenya’s organ transplant systems. The case has reignited national debate over gaps in regulation, donor verification, and ethical oversight in the country’s growing transplant sector.
In its defense, Mediheal hospital emphasized its long-standing commitment to patient safety and transparency in all medical procedures. “This hospital has built its reputation on trust and professional conduct,” Dr. Mishra said. “We have nothing to hide.”
The Ministry is expected to release an official response or legal directive in the coming weeks. Until then, Mediheal says it will continue cooperating with authorities while maintaining regular operations at its medical centers.
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