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Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA)

Transforming health provision for quality and ethical care.

Hotline: +254 742 157 424

Who we are

About KHPOA

Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority was formed after the enactment of the June 2017 Health Act No. 21 into law on 20th September 2017. The Act brought together several health-related laws to facilitate the implementation of the Health Policy and address several gaps in the Health Sector, such as regulation of health products and technologies among others.

Introducing online KHPOA services.

Online Services

Apply for our services and pay using mobile money. After completing the application print the resulting document and get what you need at ease.

Health registration and practice license

Apply for a health practice permit.

Renewal of health practice license

Apply for renewal of the health permit.

Temporary License

Apply for temporary license.

Access the KHPOA services using your eCitizen account.

Our Mandate

To provide oversight in health care services; training, registration and licensing of health professionals; coordinate joint health inspections; receive and facilitate resolution of complaints and arbitrate disputes and conflicts; ensure compliance of health professionals standards and monitor execution of respective mandates and functions of health regulatory bodies.

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