Mediheal Hospital has submitted 382 patient and donor files to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as part of an ongoing probe into alleged organ trafficking activities. The files were handed over by the hospital’s lawyers, Katwa Kigen and Conrad Maloba, following a summons from the DCI’s Transnational Organised Crime Unit.
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Maloba confirmed that the hospital had to seek a court order before releasing the sensitive medical records due to confidentiality laws protecting doctor–patient information. “We have just delivered the files, our Standard Operating Procedures, and patient and donor records — about 382 in total,” he stated.
The DCI’s specialised team is currently reviewing the documents to examine Mediheal’s kidney transplant operations. Maloba added that the court will guide investigators on which parts of the medical records may be used in the ongoing legal process.
This comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale suspended all kidney transplant procedures at Mediheal and ordered an audit of the hospital’s practices. A 13-member expert committee is reviewing the hospital’s clinical, governance, and ethical standards, with findings expected within 90 days.
The investigation follows complaints linked to Mediheal’s Eldoret branch, where authorities raised concerns over cross-border donor-recipient pairings and transplant outcomes.
Despite the serious allegations, Mediheal has strongly denied any involvement in organ trafficking. Founder Dr. Swarup Mishra defended the hospital, saying: “We are not involved in any syndicate or criminal activity. Our kidney transplants follow proper procedures and legal standards.”
He further explained that Mediheal uses advanced genetic and HLA matching techniques to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients. “We did level four testing — gene-to-gene mapping — so the reaction is zero,” Mishra said.
Kigen, one of the hospital’s lawyers, added that donor consent is properly documented. “In every case, donors confirm they understand the legal process and retain the right to withdraw even at the last minute,” he said.
The hospital also clarified that kidney donors are not financially compensated for their organs, despite the high cost of transplant procedures. “We follow the law strictly and ensure donors act voluntarily,” Mishra reiterated.
As the DCI continues its review, Mediheal Hospital maintains that it has adhered to all medical and legal standards and will fully cooperate with authorities until the investigation concludes.
Source: Eastleigh Voice
