The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) announced it will introduce a Primary Health Care course across all its faculties. The announcement came during the second Mental Health Leadership Program, running from April 20 to May 1, 2026, at its Nairobi campus with participants from 17 African countries.
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) made the announcement at the second edition of the Mental Health Leadership Program, a two-week training from April 20 to May 1, 2026, gathering participants from 17 African countries at its Nairobi campus.
Africa CDC head Dr Mohammed stated the Primary Health Care course will be formally integrated into KMTC's curriculum as a mid-level PhD-style program. “We will sit down with you over the next year and see how we can make this course, integrate it into your faculty and become one of your programs that is tailored towards the mid-level PhD,” Dr Mohammed said.
Dr Abdulaziz noted KMTC was chosen for its reach and expertise in training mid-level professionals with mental health skills. “We were looking for the best training college in Kenya, and KMTC fit the profile of the institution we wanted to partner with. This partnership is critical for developing middle-level healthcare professionals with mental health skills,” Dr Abdulaziz said.
KMTC already offers mental health programs at seven campuses and runs a Centre of Excellence at Mathare. It partners with US-based Johnson & Johnson Hospital, which has trained over 200 health workers in mental health.
Health Permanent Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki highlighted Kenya's progress, including the Mental Health Amendment Act of 2022 and a mental health package in the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The Africa CDC partnership aims to embed the course over the next year as a fully funded program.