Government warns private colleges offering unapproved medical courses
The Government has put on notice private colleges offering medical courses not approved by the relevant authorities
The Government has put on notice private colleges offering medical courses not approved by the relevant authorities.
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni raised concern over the proliferation of colleges offering unapproved courses saying they are not only wasting the learners time but swindling them because they could end up jobless.
The PS warned that the government will begin inspection of the institutions to protect learners.
“Whenever you want to introduce a course, please deal with our regulatory bodies. In the current circumstances, some owners of private institutions introduce new courses, give them weird names only for the graduates to end up unemployable after completing their studies,” she said.
Ms Muthoni was speaking during the 10th graduation ceremony of Tricent School of Medical Health Science and Technology in Juja, where more 400 students graduated with diplomas and certificates.
The PS assured the graduates that the government has created job opportunities locally and internationally.
She said that the new graduates will get into the market at a critical time when the healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving with strengthening of community health systems, introduction of primary healthcare networks and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) which is shaping how healthcare is delivered and financed.
Gachagua to announce his next political move in January
The deal that led to my fallout with President Ruto; Gachagua
Ruto responds after the Catholic Church declined his cash donation
Rigathi Gachagua donates Sh 1 million to ACK Church in Kiambu
Wanted murder suspect resurfaces, hacks man to death and vanishes
Prepare Ksh.7 billion for a successful presidential campaign; Senator Cherargei to Omtatah
“We have over 14,000 healthcare facilities ranging from public, private and faith-based institutions. You can fit in, we equally have many other countries looking for bilateral conversations so that you can secure an employment opportunity,” said the PS.
The institution’s Managing Director Denish Oketch said they have rolled out a sponsorship programme targeting more than 30 learners from poor backgrounds.
Oketch revealed that the institution has partnered with local and international organisations to offer attachment and job opportunities to graduates.
“We are also looking forward to launching our own hospital to better equip our students. Our intention is to ensure that we equip our students with the right knowledge and skills to become effective in society,” he said.
Also read,
All CSs were afraid of Ruto and could not speak up; Gachagua
Ruto considering Murkomen and Chirchir for Interior CS; Gachagua ally
Inside reports of alleged Uhuru-Ruto talks
NHIF employees to apply afresh for jobs in SHA, PSC says
Government seeking new investors after cancellation of JKIA, Adani deal; Treasury
CS Mbadi defends Raila’s support for Adani Group
Follow us
