In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across the country, President William Ruto on Friday, April 18, announced the immediate suspension of Dr. Swarup Mishra, the founder of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, from his position as chair of the Kenya BioVax Institute.
The decision follows an ongoing investigation into allegations of unethical and illegal medical practices, particularly surrounding kidney transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital and Fertility Centre in Eldoret. In a statement released from State House, the President emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance policy on medical malpractice and organ trafficking.
“The suspension shall remain in force pending the outcome of investigations into serious allegations of unethical and illegal activities involving kidney transplant procedures,” the statement read.
Dr. Mishra, a former Member of Parliament and a prominent figure in Kenya’s healthcare sector, has been under scrutiny in recent months after multiple whistleblowers and investigative journalists raised concerns over irregular transplant procedures at the hospital. Victims and families have come forward, alleging exploitation and manipulation under the guise of life-saving surgeries.
The scandal has sparked nationwide outrage and intensified calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s organ transplant regulations. Medical boards and human rights organizations are demanding full transparency and justice for those affected.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has confirmed that it is working in close coordination with investigative agencies to ascertain the truth behind the damning allegations. Operations at Mediheal’s transplant unit have reportedly been halted pending further notice.
As the nation watches closely, the suspension of Dr. Mishra marks a critical turning point in Kenya’s fight against organ trafficking and unethical medical practices—ushering in a moment of reckoning for the country’s healthcare system.
