By David Mundia | Project Leader
August 2015
Nairobi Kenya
Dear Friends
Work is going well at the Dentcare Kenya dental clinics-Mihango/Embakasi and Kayole-Matopeni , and at the Mwingi Dental Hospital. In addition, my postgraduate schooling is interesting and indeed a new experience in learning healthcare systems. I have learned a number of things on healthcare laws and the making of health policies, financial accounting and management in the healthcare sector as a well as quantitative analysis and statistics for healthcare management. The coursework is really interesting-we even did a case study of the Obamacare in comparison with our own NHIF/Free Maternity care/Free under 5years healthcare. At the end of the taught classes we are meant to submit a research thesis on our areas of interest in the healthcare sector.
This is one of a kind program in East Africa and probably the whole of Africa. So far only 2 intakes have been done, I am in the 2nd lot. Healthcare in Kenya as per the 2010 constitution was devolved/decentralized to the county governments and so far the system is experiencing a myriad of teething problems. It’s in the wake of this that I have seen the opportunity to study healthcare management with the hope that when we have new leaders in the county governments, I can be part of the reformists in the healthcare sector.
The going is tough but the tough have to keep going. I continue working with volunteers to offer dental screenings to the poor. It is a rewarding experience. Thank you for your support in this effort.
With warm appreciation,
David
By David Mundia | Project Leader
By David Mundia | Project Leader
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