A nurse takes a patient through the dialysis process at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The cash will go to University of Nairobi’s College of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital which will focus on establishment of a nephrology and urology institute. PHOTO | FILE
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It is estimated that 10,000 Kenyans develop chronic kidney disease annually. Unfortunately, only 10 per cent are able to access specialised biomedical care locally, mainly at the Kenyatta National Hospital’s renal unit.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has lent the Kenyan government $37.5 million (Sh3.3 billion) to fund two medical centres that will focus on diseases of the kidney and urinary tract system.
The cash will go to University of Nairobi’s College of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital which will focus on establishment of a nephrology and urology institute.
“The aim of this investment is to contribute to development of a relevant and quality skilled workforce in biomedical sciences for Kenya and the region. The dynamic labour market in East Africa demands a greater diversification of skills, knowledge and research,” the bank said in a statement.
It is estimated that 10,000 Kenyans develop chronic kidney disease annually. Unfortunately, only 10 per cent are able to access specialised biomedical care locally, mainly at the Kenyatta National Hospital’s renal unit.
It is expected that once the institute is fully functional, the training will also target skills upgrade for relevant County Health Human Resources since the government is establishing rental units at the county hospitals.
“The expected outcomes of this project include: increased stock of skilled professionals in biomedical sciences; improved access to quality and affordable specialised tertiary education in biomedical sciences in EAC; Improved access to timely affordable and quality specialized biomedical services; and enhanced local research on the rising trends of non-communicable diseases,” AfDB said.
The development financier also agreed to disburse a grant of $300,000 (Sh27 million) to the Kenyan government on behalf of the Korean Government whose trust fund it manages.
“The main objective grant is to equip teachers with skills and expertise required to use ICT in the teaching-learning process thereby improving the quality of curriculum delivery,” AfDB said.
“The grant will specifically support training of 1000 teachers in relevant ICT skills from primary and secondary schools.”
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