Kiambu County Director of Public Health, Teresiah Njoroge is advocating for the inclusion of public health training as part of life skills in education.
Speaking today while launching a public health campaign dubbed "Learning for Life (L4L)," Njoroge asserted that such a move will improve the health and overall well-being of young people.
During the ceremony held in Kiambu town, the director said the department has partnered with Amref Health Kenya and the Mastercard Foundation to lay the foundation for training and mentorship in medical and community health services.
The programme is set to equip the youth with essential skills in healthcare that will help create sustainable employment opportunities and strengthen healthcare systems. "In many communities across Kenya, a visit to a healthcare facility often means long waits, overburdened staff, and, in some cases, no doctor at all.
