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The Ministry of Health has instructed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to shut down all unregistered aesthetic clinics operating illegally in the country.
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This directive follows a thorough review of aesthetic clinics and beauty spas offering plastic surgery and invasive cosmetic treatments in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Eldoret counties.
The investigation was launched in November of the previous year after the tragic death of Lucy Wambui, who reportedly passed away following a cosmetic surgery procedure.
“Out of the 26 aesthetic clinics assessed, 20, or approximately 77%, were found to be compliant with licensing and operational standards. Three clinics had applied for registration and were awaiting approval, while the remaining three were operating illegally without proper registration,” said Public Health PS Mary Muthoni in a statement.
The investigation also found that, of the 102 beauty spas inspected, seven were performing invasive procedures like micro-blading and micro-needling without proper registration or qualified personnel.
Additionally, 40% of the assessed facilities lacked essential emergency medical supplies, and 25% had insufficient infection prevention and control measures.
“All facilities with inadequate infection control measures must adhere to the recommended standards within 30 days,” Muthoni emphasized.
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She also stated that facilities lacking emergency medical supplies must set up and equip emergency trays within 60 days.
“Facilities without Standard Operating Procedures must create and implement them within 60 days to ensure safe, standardized practices,” she added.
Muthoni reiterated that all beauty and medical spas are banned from offering or promoting invasive medical procedures unless they are properly inspected, registered, and licensed according to established norms and standards.
She mentioned that the government is working on creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for invasive cosmetic procedures to enhance public safety and ensure compliance.
“The Ministry of Health urges the public to seek cosmetic and plastic surgery services only from certified and qualified practitioners to protect their health and safety,” she concluded.
