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The warning comes amid public discussions about the safety of gatherings and concerns over the Ebola outbreak. KMA said Kenyans should remain vigilant without creating unnecessary fear or discriminating against individuals based on their travel history or suspected exposure.
The association said the continued disruption of public health services was putting patients, especially vulnerable groups, at risk and could undermine progress made towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Healthcare facilities were also instructed to confirm the identity, academic qualifications and licensing status of every doctor issuing radiology reports before engaging their services.
Kenya Medical Association called on politicians, influencers, and content creators to stop filming in restricted hospital areas such as wards and treatment spaces.
The association said World TB Day is observed each year to highlight the global burden of tuberculosis and renew commitments to ending the disease, noting that the day is meant to “raise awareness about tuberculosis and renew commitments to ending the disease.”
KMA and KDA cited allegations relating to the fraudulent registration of non-compliant or fictitious health facilities under the Social Health Authority (SHA), as well as the irregular licensure of individuals with suspect or unverified qualifications.
Stakeholders have struggled to implement basic controls such as proper sewage systems, clean water access, and safe food handling practices turning what should be preventable outbreaks into recurring crises.