Health centres to be vetted on new rules

• Minister says the standards are for both private and public hospitals

“Most of these end up in junkyards due to non-availability of spare parts, lack of necessary technical manuals or local service agents.

The chairman of Amek, Mr Philip Anyango asked the Government to form a health facilities and technology board to regulate the professions.

“Absence of guidelines on planning, design and construction has led to a situation where health care facilities are constructed without adhering to international standards,” he added.

In response, Dr Lusi said it was up to Amek to come up with the board to advise the Government.