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Getting Treatment Abroad

Requirement By Ministry Of Health For Approval To Get Treatment Abroad

  1. Email printout from the local doctor sent to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  2. Referral for overseas treatment from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) signed by the Specialist Doctor for the particular disease should be original, typed and stamped.
  3. NHIF Form (referral for overseas treatment) signed by the Principal Member, the Specialist Doctor and stamped.
  4. A Referral Letter by the local referring Specialist Doctor which should be typed, original and stamped.
  5. A letter from the Receiving Facility in India or whichever country.
  6. Submit the documents to the Director General for Health at Afya House, Cathedral Road, NAIROBI.

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