Nyahururu — At the Nyahururu Medical Training College graduation ceremony, medical graduates were advised to join regulating bodies within their professional fields to distinguish themselves from unqualified practitioners. Martha Njeri, representing the Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni from the Directorate of Nursing, delivered this message to the graduates, emphasizing the importance of professional conduct.
According to Kenya News Agency, becoming a member of professional bodies is crucial for graduates as it helps in maintaining professional standards and differentiating them from non-professionals. She warned the graduates about the legal consequences of unprofessional behavior, reminding them that they would no longer be under college rules but subject to Kenyan law. Njeri stressed the need for continuous renewal of membership in these bodies as part of their professional commitment.
Prof. Peter Ngatia, Director of the Nyahururu Medical Training College, took the opportunity to appeal to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). He urged KUCCPS to consider privately managed medical colleges for placing secondary school graduates in medical training programs. Ngatia highlighted that this approach would accelerate the training of community health promoters (CHPs), who are crucial to the country’s healthcare system.
Ngatia pointed out that private medical colleges are well-equipped with the necessary infrastructure and human resources to support the government’s goal of training 10,000 CHPs, who play a vital role in preventive care. He also commended the government for enacting laws that improve the functioning of the health system, removing barriers that previously hindered healthcare providers and patients.