Duale stressed that while the Ministry of Health respects faith and spiritual nourishment, medical science remains essential. "Our bone of contention with Bishop Owuor is one: we believe in the faith, we believe in spiritual nourishment, but we still take our medicine for different ailments," he stated. He questioned the logic of training children in medical school to become qualified doctors, only for them to later endorse unverified miracles at crusades.
The CS revealed that the KMPC has summoned the involved doctors to provide scientific evidence and data supporting the claims. He warned against unsubstantiated assertions, emphasizing that licensed professionals must uphold ethical and verifiable standards.
In a pointed remark directed at Owuor, Duale highlighted reports that the bishop had reportedly sought medical intervention abroad. "I am told Bishop Owuor has gone for a knee replacement. I do not know why he should ask his followers to go for spiritual nourishment," he said, implying a double standard in rejecting conventional treatment for others while reportedly using it personally.
The comments come amid broader scrutiny of faith-based healing claims, including past allegations of HIV/AIDS, cancer, and disability cures during Owuor's Nakuru crusade, which prompted Duale to order probes into participating medics. Duale's firm message reinforces the government's stance: faith complements, but does not replace, evidence-based healthcare under the SHA framework
As debates on miracles versus medicine intensify, Duale's direct challenge appears to serve as a stern warning to religious leaders promoting unverified healings that could mislead vulnerable Kenyans.
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