NACADA shuts down two Murang'a rehabilitation facilities over serious violations
NACADA, KMPDC, and Department of Public Health shut down two Murang'a rehabilitation facilities after inspections found serious violations.
In Brief
- •NACADA, KMPDC, and Department of Public Health shut down two Murang'a rehabilitation facilities after inspections found serious violations.
- •Listening Heart Wellness Centre was operating without a license, had poor hygiene, and lacked professional staff.
- •SMECC Rehab was found to be overcrowded, with clients allegedly subjected to abuse and forced to urinate in a bucket.
- •Both facilities were given three days to transfer or discharge clients, with NACADA to conduct follow-up inspections.
- •NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa emphasized the need for rehabilitation centres to operate to acceptable standards.
Why It Matters
The closure of these facilities highlights the critical need for regulatory oversight in the rehabilitation sector. It ensures that clients receive safe, professional, and dignified treatment, protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse. This move also underscores the government's commitment to supporting substance use recovery through well-regulated rehabilitation services.
Key Details
- Facilities Closed
- Listening Heart Wellness Centre and SMECC Rehab
- Location
- Murang'a County
- Grace Period
- Three days
- Clients at Listening Heart
- Three
- Clients at SMECC Rehab
- Including two underage boys
Context & Background
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established to promote the health and well-being of Kenyans by preventing and controlling substance abuse.
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