• Duale also flagged off five double cabin vehicles to be distributed across KMTC campuses. These vehicles are intended to facilitate student access to clinical training sites, enhance supervision, and bolster community-based service delivery.

The Ministry of Health has made a significant move by abolishing the mandatory attachment fee for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students at all level 6 hospitals, addressing concerns over the high costs associated with these fees.

Speaking during the official opening of the 8th Biennial KMTC Scientific Conference at the institution's headquarters in Nairobi, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has expressed unwavering support for KMTC while cautioning against the unchecked expansion of health-related courses nationwide.

CS Duale has emphasized that KMTC must uphold its status as a center of excellence dedicated to producing skilled and service-ready professionals.

“KMTC will not offer credentials without competence; we will not allow institutions to become part of the problem. All training programs must align with the evolving needs of public health in Kenya,” he asserted.

The conference, themed “Advancing Equity in a Rapidly Changing Environment,” brought together stakeholders from the health sector, academia, and research institutions to share innovations and strategies aimed at enhancing health training and service delivery. This forum plays a vital role in Kenya's pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

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Highlighting the importance of accountability, transparency, and integrity in training the health workforce, Duale urged KMTC leadership to continuously review and adjust course offerings to meet national health priorities.

Duale also flagged off five double cabin vehicles to be distributed across KMTC campuses. These vehicles are intended to facilitate student access to clinical training sites, enhance supervision, and bolster community-based service delivery.

This visit marks Duale’s first official engagement with KMTC since assuming office as Health Cabinet Secretary, signaling a renewed focus on improving healthcare education in Kenya.