The Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET) has assured its stakeholders that the latest round of sanctions imposed by United States President Donald Trump will not affect it in any way. Dr. Ogutu said they have been able to mobilize resources over the years, unlike their colleagues who solely depend on donor funds. She mentioned that they have been working with local partners in addition to having their own resources.
The director said they also have a nutricare facility that belongs to them. Speaking in Kisumu during the launch of a number of products, Dr. Ogutu said that they have their own offices and other sources of income. She pointed out that unlike other organizations, they do not depend on donors for rent.
Dr. Ogutu said they are working closely with healthcare givers to ensure access to healthcare at the lowest level. She noted that many members of the public cannot access medical healthcare through SHA SHIF. She called for affordable healthcare for small clinics in the villages.
Dr. Ogutu emphasized that they are keen on ensuring services offered are of high quality through products such as Mtiba. She mentioned that their main mission is to ensure that no woman dies during labor. She also said that the causes of maternal deaths in Kenya are preventable. Dr. Ogutu pointed out that postnatal hemorrhage, obstructive labor, hypertensive ailments during pregnancy, and unsafe abortion are all manageable.
She called for quality services at the lowest level based on data management and proper recording. Dr. Ogutu mentioned that a lot of data from the private sector is not reaching the government. She emphasized that this data is important for evidence regarding maternal deaths.
She said that facilities can access up to KSh 2 million for the supply of essential commodities, and small facilities will benefit from amounts between KSh 20 million and KSh 30 million for the same purpose. Dr. Ogutu expressed gratitude for the support they have received from the counties.
The director of medical services in Kisumu County, Don Ogolla, said mortality rates are still high. Ogolla explained that they have a primary care network to provide services at lower levels and that there must be a reliable supply of health products. He lauded KMET for its capacity-building efforts and empowering healthcare providers.
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Dr. Ogutu added that KMET has initiated a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program, which caters to young women who have been unable to continue with their education. She explained that the program was started because many young girls drop out of school due to pregnancies or other social prejudices. The director said many of them have been graduating daily and have been able to start a living upon completion of their studies. Dr. Ogutu concluded by saying that they want to have a healthy population through technologically and data-driven services.
By Fredrick Odiero.
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