KMTC Pledges Collaboration with KEMRI to Strengthen Research and Support Social Health Insurance Rollout

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The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in research dissemination and the implementation of the government’s Social Health Authority (SHA) initiative. 

Speaking during the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH), KMTC CEO Kelly Oluoch emphasized the role of research in shaping healthcare policies and services.

"This conference is an eye-opener for all of us, especially in the dissemination of research information and its application in real-world healthcare settings. As KMTC, we will work closely with KEMRI to ensure that research findings are accessible and beneficial to the public," Oluoch stated.

KMTC, Kenya’s largest middle-level medical training institution, plays a key role in the health sector by training healthcare professionals across the country. Oliech highlighted that KMTC has been actively collaborating with KEMRI and the Ministry of Health to support SHA registration and rollout.

"We collaborate with counties in the registration of those who have not yet been enrolled in SHA. Our students, alongside Community Health Promoters, are working within communities to ensure effective registration and participation in this new health initiative," he explained.

Olouch noted that through their engagement in SHA registration, KMTC identified gaps in the system that have led to the development of a new medical insurance course.

"We have designed a curriculum that will equip our trainees with the necessary skills to support SHA implementation. This course will help in pre-authorization processes and ensure a smooth and efficient rollout of the initiative," he revealed.

In addition to SHA, KMTC is keen on ensuring that communities are well-informed about research findings. Olouch stressed the importance of making research accessible and useful to ordinary Kenyans.

"Research is pointless if the community is not involved. One of the key takeaways from this conference is that communities must be at the center of research output and findings. They should also be part of how information about SHA is communicated to the public," He emphasized.

He further reaffirmed KMTC’s dedication to working with like-minded institutions such as KEMRI to enhance public health awareness.

"We will continue to collaborate in research, dissemination of information, and ensuring that communities can understand and apply research findings to improve their health," he concluded.

KMTC’s partnership with KEMRI and other stakeholders is expected to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system by bridging the gap between research and practical implementation, ultimately benefiting millions of Kenyans through improved healthcare services and access to social health insurance.


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