DP Gachagua applauds KMTC for producing highly trained health workforce
At the 92nd Kenya Medical Training College graduation event, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua applauds KMTC for playing a leading role in producing a highly trained health workforce whose input is critical in sustaining the health of the people and in the achievement of the UHC. https://bit.ly/3Gzdy0i
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00:00 Distinguished guests, graduates, the graduation of these young professionals brings renewed
00:08 hope for our nation.
00:11 The hope of achieving and enhancing the nurse to patient ratio for better health outcomes.
00:20 It is also a major boost to the transformative Afiyen Yumbani, which our president launched
00:28 in October under the universal health coverage.
00:32 We underscore the crucial role of primary health care workers acting as the initial
00:39 line of defense for our citizens.
00:43 Through strategic investments and comprehensive training, our aim is to strengthen these frontline
00:50 workers, ensuring every Kenyan, regardless of location, receives the essential primary
00:58 health care services they deserve.
01:01 Most of the professionals graduating today under various fields will complement the work
01:08 of the over 100,000 community health promoters.
01:13 They will improve health care outcomes.
01:17 Distinguished guests and graduates, indeed, the Ruto administration understands that the
01:24 wealth of our nation is as good as the health of our people.
01:29 As such, an education system that answers emerging health needs of our people is key.
01:37 That is why at the KMTC and other tertiary learning institutions, we are investing in
01:44 a cutting-edge workforce because we have an opportunity to set the standards of outputs
01:51 for impact.
01:52 We acknowledge the importance of research and innovation.
01:57 This is central to reducing over-dependence on imported technology as we cultivate and
02:03 embrace homegrown solutions to health challenges.
02:08 With the rollout of the UHC, we will also reveal new insights in endemic diseases.
02:15 Being one of the colleges with the largest network of campuses across the country, we
02:19 look forward to impact research pegged on crucial data that community health promoters
02:25 are generating as they work at the grassroots.
02:30 Distinguished guests and graduates, in our race to deliver universal health coverage
02:36 under the Kenya Kwanzaa Plan, KMTC is a great enabler.
02:42 In the evolving healthcare landscape, digital transformation has emerged as a major driver
02:49 of innovation for efficiency and effectiveness.
02:55 Digital transformation is not merely about adopting new tools.
02:59 It is about transforming the entire healthcare architecture.
03:03 It involves creating connected systems that facilitate seamless communication among healthcare
03:10 providers, improvement of data, data accuracy, and ultimately enhance the overall quality
03:17 of care.
03:18 Esteemed graduates, as we celebrate you today, we recognize the extraordinary circumstances
03:27 under which this cohort joined KMTC at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
03:33 You learned through tough times.
03:35 You are hence tested and proven frontline warriors in our healthcare interventions.
03:43 KMTC is a renewed institution nationally, regionally, and internationally.
03:51 As our ambassadors, protect the health profession with integrity.
03:56 As you march out the gates of your institutions, you are invited to over humanity, dignified,
04:04 and distinguished service.
04:06 In conclusion, this graduation has opened doors to further studies.
04:12 Only those who constantly keep learning alongside practicing get to integrate better their knowledge
04:20 and skills for outstanding performance.
04:24 Again, congratulations and best wishes as you pursue your own goals.
04:33 Thank you.
04:34 [applause]
04:34 [end]