KMTC introduces medical insurance course to strengthen SHA rollout

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has adjusted its training programs to support the effective rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA), ensuring efficiency in claims management and service provision under the new system.

KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch stated that the institution, through research, innovation, and consultancy, is addressing the need for qualified personnel to handle pre-authorization challenges currently being experienced in SHA’s implementation.

Speaking during a routine visit to Bondo KMTC campus, Dr. Oluoch announced the introduction of a Medical Insurance course at the college, which he said would enhance the government’s efforts in implementing the Taifa Care program for the benefit of Kenyans.

He urged members of the public to register and contribute to SHA, emphasizing that the system would help in providing universal healthcare, a key pillar of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

“As a premier middle-level health training institution with over 70,000 students, KMTC is committed to maintaining, sustaining, and improving the quality of medical training in the country,” he stated.

Dr. Oluoch stressed the institution’s dedication to quality assurance, explaining that routine campus visits help ensure that training meets high standards.

“We can never compromise on the quality of training. These visits allow us to monitor and enhance service delivery,” he said.

Additionally, he revealed that KMTC is upgrading Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wi-Fi access across its campuses to improve internet connectivity, thereby enhancing training and research.

The CEO further highlighted the importance of e-learning platforms, simulation laboratories, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, which enable students to learn and track their progress remotely.

“We recognize that we are not just training for the local market but also for international healthcare systems. That’s why we are equipping our students with digital skills to make them competitive in the global health service sector,” he added.