KENYA – The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is in advanced talks with the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) to build the capacity of healthcare professionals for effective management and control of diseases.
KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch met with the World Federation of Haemophilia President Mr. Cesar Garrido to discuss areas of collaboration around training in management of Haemophilia & Sickle Cell Disease.
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Oluoch acknowledged that the Kenyan medical corporation has the infrastructure, human resource, wide reach and the community network necessary for enhancing the partnership after 95 years of experience in training of health courses.
He revealed that the College is looking to collaborate with WFH in establishment of Centres of Excellence (COEs) in Haemophilia & Sickle Cell Disease together with the acquisition of diagnostic equipment in the various departments.
The College operates as a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) under a Board of Directors, headed by a Chairperson, whose role is to provide overall leadership and direction of the College as well as oversight on all Management operations.
“Among the areas we are seeking collaboration with your organization is in strengthening our Support Medical Research in Haematological disorders, especially Von Willebrand disease (VWD), towards driving the Government’s Universal Health Coverage agenda forward,” Dr. Kelly Oluoch said.
He further disclosed that there is a critical need for support in acquisition of diagnostic equipment in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy & Medical Imaging Sciences.
In addition, the CEO sought support in the Training of Trainers (TOTs) in Haemophilia & Sickle cell Disease to implement safe treatment, care and improve patient quality of life.
The discussion also centered on development of course modules for Haemophilia & Sickle Cell Disease, Training in E-Learning platform as well as support in curriculum review and/or development to include Haemophilia and Sickle Cell Disease.
Other expected areas of collaboration include support in sensitization, advocacy and public awareness on Haemophilia and Sickle Cell Disease roll out in all 72 KMTC Campuses across the country.
Dr. Oluoch highlighted the possible areas of collaboration during a meeting that was in line with the College’s enhanced efforts in resource mobilization to support achievement of KMTC’s core mandate.
“We look forward to partnering with you once all the matters have been agreed upon and a Memorandum of Understanding developed to provide a framework for the collaboration,” WFH President Mr. Garrido confirmed.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Medical Training College recently partnered with the Kenya Smiles, the Moi University School of Dental Sciences and Nandi County Government to launch a four-day dental camp which saw a record 400 clients receive free oral health services.
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