The government through the Ministry of Health has vowed to access 126 beauty and medical spas, alongside 34 plastic surgery centres following the death of Lucy Wambui.
Through a statement, the Ministry of Health noted that it will work to ensure that Kenyans get access to safe and quality services from licensed facilities run by qualified professionals.
“The State Department of Public Health & Professional Standards is fully committed to ensuring that all Kenyans have access to safe, high-quality healthcare services provided by qualified professionals at duly licensed institutions. This commitment is central to protecting public health and upholding professional standards in the medical and wellness sectors,” read the statement
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Speaking on the issue was Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni who noted that a joint team comprising of he Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority will access facilities conducting cosmetic procedures to ensure that they meet the required standards.
The facilities located in the four cities of Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret will face strict penalties and possible closure if they are found violating the law.
“Following the recent, tragic death of Ms Lucy Wambui due to complications from a cosmetic procedure, the State Department has taken urgent action. A joint team of health regulators led by the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority has embarked on a comprehensive assessment of all facilities providing invasive cosmetic procedures to ensure that these facilities meet the required standards for safe and quality care.
As part of this initiative, a list of 126 beauty and medical spas, alongside 34 plastic surgery centers, has been identified across Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Mombasa, which are now scheduled for thorough assessment. These inspections will check that the facilities are following safety guidelines, ethical practices and that they are staffed by qualified professionals. Facilities that fail to meet these standards will face strict penalties, including possible closure and legal action,” read the statement.
Lucy Wambui succumbed to post surgery complication after going under the cut at Ominicare Medical Limited well known as Body by Design in Nairobi prompting tough questions into the industry.
