Novo Nordisk Foundation eyeing expanding partnership with the College
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, received a donation of computers and eLearning equipment from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to support teaching and learning.
In January 2024, KMTC, in collaboration with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Ministry of Health, and other partners, launched the Kshs 100 million Partnership for Health Professionals (PEP) to tackle Cardiometabolic Diseases (CMD) in the country.
During a stakeholder roundtable meeting in Nairobi, KMTC Board Chairperson Mr. Joseah K. Cheruiyot expressed gratitude for the donation and funding KMTC received to implement the PEP program.
“We have a critical role to play in the fight against CMDs, which continue to claim many lives in the country. It is through such programs that we strengthen the capacities of healthcare workers to manage these diseases,” he said.
Mr. Cheruiyot highlighted the recent launch of KMTC’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028, emphasizing its focus on partnerships as a pathway for achieving its vision.
CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch elaborated on the project’s successes, including the establishment of a diverse technical working group and the development of a baseline survey tool aimed at enhancing pre- and in-service curricula, focusing on CMDs.
Director of Global Health Programs, Social and Humanitarian Department, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Mette Davidsen, who joined the event virtually, welcomed the partnership with KMTC.
She noted KMTC Karen Campus’s historic ties with Denmark, as it was donated by the Danish state in recognition of Kenya’s independence.
“Therefore, the foundation is exploring potential support to KMTC Karen as a leading nutrition College and knowledge center in Kenya,” she said.
Also present were Board Directors Mr. Benson Giuthua, Ms. Hardlyne Lusui, Eng. Joseph Atonga, Paul Cheboi, Ms. Eunice Karanja, and KMTC staff. Representatives from PEP implementing partners, Amref Health Africa, Africa Population Health Research Center, and Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Kenya also attended.
