KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
Keywords:
KMTC, Universal Health Care, Training, Community Engagement
Abstract
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a fundamental goal for many countries globally, including Kenya. To realize the government's UHC agenda, it is imperative to strengthen the healthcare workforce. Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) plays a crucial role in this endeavor as a leading institution for competent health professionals training. This paper presented a strategic framework for involving KMTC in driving and achieving the government's UHC agenda through comprehensive strategies, curriculum implementation, expanding infrastructure, fostering research and consultancy and promoting active community engagement.
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