KMTC calls for stronger county partnerships to advance universal health coverage
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with county governments to enhance healthcare service delivery and support the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Speaking during the 23rd Health Sector Intergovernmental Consultative Forum held at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi, on June 3, 2026, KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch underscored the importance of partnerships between training institutions and county governments in building a resilient and responsive health workforce. He noted that counties play a critical role in healthcare service delivery, while KMTC remains at the forefront of training the health professionals who serve in health facilities nationwide.
Dr. Oluoch emphasised the need for continuous engagement between counties and training institutions to ensure that healthcare education remains aligned with emerging workforce needs and local health priorities. “Strong partnerships enable us to train health professionals who are responsive to the realities facing communities. By working together, we can ensure that counties have the skilled workforce required to deliver quality healthcare services,” he said.
He highlighted the vital role of county health facilities in providing clinical placement opportunities for students, noting that practical exposure is essential to preparing competent and confident healthcare professionals. He further called for increased collaboration in health workforce development, to generate evidence-based solutions to emerging healthcare challenges.
Dr. Oluoch reaffirmed KMTC’s commitment to supporting county governments. He noted that the College continues to work closely with counties to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure the availability of competent health professionals to meet Kenya’s growing healthcare needs.
The Health Sector Intergovernmental Consultative Forum, themed “Strengthening Accountability and Collaboration for Sustainable Universal Health Coverage,” serves as a critical platform for fostering collaboration, aligning priorities and strengthening coordination between National and County Governments in the delivery of healthcare services.
The 23rd Forum brought together county health leaders, Ministry of Health officials, development partners, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve healthcare delivery nationwide and to deliberate on key priorities.
Delivering the keynote address, Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee Chair Hon. Abdullswamad Nassir underscored the need for stronger synergies among all stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of health sector reforms and the realisation of UHC. He called for sustained collaboration between national and county governments, training institutions such as KMTC, and development partners to accelerate progress towards a more equitable, efficient and sustainable health system.
