The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has extended the deadline for ambulance owners and operators to register and obtain licences for the rollout of nationwide Ambulance Evacuation Services.

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In a notice issued on Thursday, September 17, the council said the extension is intended to give providers additional time to join the ambulance evacuation services framework.

Ambulance service providers can now apply for registration and licensing free of charge until October 30.

“Following the successful launch of Ambulance Evacuation Services, the Council is pleased to announce that the deadline for free registration and licensure has been extended to 30th October 2026. Ambulance owners and operators are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this extended grace period to submit their applications at no cost,” KMPDC said.

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KMPDC said applicants should submit their details through its Emergency Medical Services portal before the new deadline.

The notice comes after President William Ruto launched the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre and the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) 922 emergency lifeline in August to coordinate ambulance deployment and referrals across all 47 counties.

By the time the national system was launched, more than 200 KMPDC-accredited ambulances were already onboarded , while additional public and private providers are expected to join.

Providers who fail to register within the grace period will be required to pay for inspection, registration, and licensing of their ambulances.

“After 30th October 2026, requisite charges for application, inspection, registration, and licensing will apply as stipulated under the applicable regulations,” the council explained.

KMPDC said the registration is part of efforts to establish a more coordinated national emergency medical response system.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke