The Ministry of Health has initiated discussions with Treasury to reinstate Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students.
KMTC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kelly Oluoch on Tuesday revealed that Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa was actively engaging the National Treasury and the relevant Parliamentary Committees to reinstate the crucial financial aid.
Previously, KMTC students benefited from the HELB loan, however, the financial support was cut short at the end of the 2023/2024 financial year due to the government's decision to impose austerity measures.
The stringent austerity measures coupled with budget cuts left many students frustrated and without any financial assistance for their medical education.
