Kenya Dental Association v Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council; Oral Health Association of Kenya & another (Interested Parties) [2021] KEHC 6286 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6286
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2021
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial ReviewCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The Court orders the Respondent to remove the decision to register and license Community Oral Health Officers and Oral Health Officers with General Practice Licenses within 180 days.
Facts
The Kenya Dental Association (ex parte Applicant) is aggrieved by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council's decision to register and license Community Oral Health Officers and Oral Health Officers with General Practice Licenses.
Issues
- Respondent's mandate to license auxiliary cadre/paradental staff with a general Dental Practice License
- Development of scope of practice and training for cadre/paradental staff
- Decision to license auxiliary cadre/paradental staff with a general Dental Practice License endangering public health
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondent's decision to be illegal, irrational, and procedurally improper, and thus quashed it.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the ex parte Applicant
Orders
- Order to remove the decision to register and license Community Oral Health Officers and Oral Health Officers with General Practice Licenses within 180 days
- Order of Prohibition prohibiting further registration and licensing of auxiliary cadre/paradental staff until necessary legislative framework is enacted
- Order suspending the effect of the Prohibition order for 180 days to allow Respondent to regularize the situation
Remedies
- Removal of the decision to register and license Community Oral Health Officers and Oral Health Officers with General Practice Licenses
- Prohibition on further registration and licensing of auxiliary cadre/paradental staff until necessary legislative framework is enacted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act
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