Harleys Limited in partnership with Keeler Limited (UK), donated two ophthalmic equipment worth approximately Ksh 1.13 million to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
During the boardroom meeting held yesterday at KMTC, Harley’s Head of Opthalmic Division Eastern and Central Africa, Mr. David Obura handed over the Keeler 5 step slit lamp and Keeler Professional Ophthalmoscope/Retinoscope rechargeable set to KMTC Ag. CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch, to help train optometry students in the college.
From Left, KMTC Deputy Director Academics Dr.Nyawira Mwangi, Harley’s Limited Head of Opthalmic Division Eastern and Central Africa Mr. David Obura, KMTC Ag CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch, Ministry of Health Head of Chief Ophthalmic services, Dr. Michael Gichangi and Principal KMTC Nairobi Campus, Mr. Joseph Ahomo (Source: KMTC)
“We have run several training programmes in this institution that helps build capacity for the future health professionals in the ophthalmology industry. This donation will not only facilitate this training, but will also enable productivity,” says Mr. Obura.
Harley’s Limited first started working with KMTC in 2009. They have been instrumental in the Optometry department through various training programmes for students in the institution. Some of the training programmes they have offered so far are: set up of equipment, new technology and equipment, maintenance of equipment and on use of newly produced equipment.
“We hold a Keeler Open Day once a year for students where we provide free services to students on basic equipment maintenance. We also give students a chance to interact with the latest equipment,” he adds.
KMTC Ag. CEO Dr. Oluoch was extremely pleased with the support received from like-minded partners.
“I take this opportunity to thank Harley’s Limited for choosing to partner with Ministry of Health and KMTC in advancing the country’s Universal Health Coverage Agenda through the training of competent health professionals,” he says.
A KMTC student tests the Keeler professional ophthalmic retinoscope donated by Harley’s and Keeler (UK) Limited on KMTC Ag CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch (Source: KMTC)
A KMTC student tests the Keeler 5 step slit lamp donated by Harley’s and Keeler Limited. Looking on from left is Deputy Director Academics, Dr. Nyawira Mwangi, Harley’s Limited Head of Opthalmic Division Eastern and Central Africa Mr. David Obura Mr. David Obura, KMTC student, Ministry of Health Head of Chief Ophthalmic Services Dr. Michael Gichangi,VKMTC Ag CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch and Principal KMTC Nairobi Campus Mr. Joseph Ahomo (Source: KMTC)
Through the donated equipment, students will now be able to observe the different layers of the eye as well as to learn what a healthy eye looks like. From this knowledge, they will be able to detect any deviation from the norm.
Keeler Professional Ophthalmoscope/Retinoscope set and Keeler 5 step slit lamp (Source: KMTC)
“These equipment will also be able to determine various diseases of the eye as it provides comprehensive eye examination to get a better look at the structures within a person’s eye,” he adds.
Mr. Obura concluded with the assurance that this would be just but the beginning of future partnerships with the institution to enhance teaching and learning.
“We hope that this partnership continues as our goal as a company is to continue to forge strategic partnerships in the health education system by enhancing teaching and learning of students,” he concluded.
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