US Applauds Successful Partnership Programs at MTRH
The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’ affaires to Kenya, Ms. Carla Benini has commended the long-standing partnership between Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), Moi University College of Health Sciences and the American people.
Speaking during a familiarization visit to MTRH today, Ms. Benini praised the collaborative efforts involving MTRH, Moi University College of Health Sciences, and a consortium of U.S. universities led by Indiana University through the AMPATH Kenya partnership. She noted that these partnerships have yielded significant outcomes in healthcare delivery, health workforce capacity building and research across Western
Kenya.
Ms. Benini affirmed that new strategies are being developed to enhance program effectiveness, with a renewed focus on priority health areas. She added that the successful AMPATH model could be replicated in other regions and expressed optimism for expanded research collaborations between Kenya and the United States. “There are some ongoing changes and reviews within the programs, but HIV care
remains a key priority,” Ms. Benini affirmed.
Prof. Sylvester Kimaiyo, Chief of Party for AMPATH Uzima, highlighted that the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) remains the largest single source of support to AMPATH. He noted that PEPFAR’s backing has enabled numerous health interventions across Kenyan counties. MTRH Chief Executive Officer, represented by Dr. Benjamin Tarus, expressed his appreciation to the United States Government, through the Government of Kenya,noting that the supported extended to MTRH and her partners over the years has improved the quality of healthcare and fostered innovation within the Hospital.
Dr. Tarus also thanked the Government of Kenya for implementing the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has already supported over 76,000 patients at MTRH, further advancing access to quality healthcare.
