• A director of the foundation Ambrose Kibos said there was a need to exchange ideas on advancing medical care and knowledge.
• The foundation is looking for ways of working together with the institutions on matters of health.
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Some medical doctors from the Kibos International Health Foundation in .nada will visit Kenya early this month to ink partnerships in promoting health services.
The team will explore possibilities of joint efforts with some institutions in addressing challenges facing the health sector in the country.
The foundation has already partnered with the county government of Trans Nzoia on how to improve the provision of health services.
Invitation letters from Moi University and Kisii University seen by the Star show that the 15 specialists will arrive in the country on September 11.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in his invitation letter said, “We appreciate the Kibos Foundation for choosing Trans Nzoia for joint efforts in building the capacity to manage cardiovascular diseases as a follow-up on the MOU signed in 2021."
A director of the foundation Ambrose Kibos said there was a need to exchange ideas on advancing medical care and knowledge.
The foundation is looking for ways of working together with the institutions on matters of health.
"A distinguished team of specialized Physicians and Surgeons, each with over 20 years of experience, will be arriving from various countries under the auspices of the Kibos Foundation, Canada,” Kibos said.
He said the primary objective of the endeavor is to foster meaningful collaboration between the two nations in the fields of Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cancer-encompassing Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology.
"The team from the Kibos Foundation brings with them a wealth of expertise and a commitment to advancing medical care and knowledge,” Kibos said.
He said during their stay in Kenya, the medical personnel would be available to offer free consultation and advice to the medical community and patients alike.
"Their expertise will be accessible at both the Kisii and Moi Universities and Trans Nzoia County, providing a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and the exploration of potential partnerships,” he said.
“This collaborative effort aligns seamlessly with the overarching vision of strengthening healthcare systems and improving patient outcomes. We firmly believe that such partnerships transcend geographical boundaries and pave the way for innovative approaches to addressing complex medical challenges,” he added.
Governor George Natembeya said the collaboration in mentorship; research, medical equipment, and appropriate funding will go a long way in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the county.
“I am hopeful that by working together, we will identify and implement effective solutions to the health challenges facing my county,” Natembeya said in an invitation letter.