By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
In a groundbreaking move aimed at fortifying Kenya’s health sector, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with USAID, has launched an initiative to foster peer learning and collaboration among universities and middle-level medical training colleges.
This program is set to position these institutions as pivotal drivers of health sector development by encouraging the exchange of knowledge and innovative ideas.
“This initiative seeks to position these institutions as key drivers of health sector development by promoting the exchange of knowledge and innovative ideas,” stated MOH.
Speaking during a Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Peer Learning for Sustained Capacity Strengthening among Health training Institutions, Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni, noted that the initiative aims to strengthen Human Resources for Health (HRH) by building partnerships between educational institutions, the Government and development partners.
The initiative is designed to elevate the quality of education in health training institutions, enhance their institutional capacity, and advance health systems both locally and globally through collaborative efforts.
“Ultimately, this partnership aims to inspire innovation and drive improvements that will equip the health workforce to meet emerging challenges in healthcare,” said the PS.
The partnership between the Ministry of Health and USAID will focus on building sustainable frameworks for peer learning, developing best practices in health training, and supporting the professional growth of faculty and students in health training institutions.
This collaborative approach is expected to produce a ripple effect, leading to better healthcare outcomes for communities across Kenya.
This initiative comes at a crucial time, not only to transform health training institutions but also to ensure that Kenya’s health workforce is well-prepared to deliver quality care and drive positive change in the health sector.