The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health Kenya, has officially commenced an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Core Management Training at the Defence Headquarters Officers’ Mess in Nairobi. The training began on 24 February 2026.
The course was officially opened by the Director Medical Services, Brigadier (Dr) Japheth Ndegwa. Also present was the WHO Country Representative to Kenya, Dr Neema Rusibamayila, who addressed participants and underscored the importance of strengthened partnerships in emergency medical preparedness and response.
In his remarks, Brigadier (Dr) Ndegwa emphasized the critical role of well-coordinated Emergency Medical Teams in safeguarding operational effectiveness and supporting national disaster response efforts. He noted that continuous professional training is essential to enhancing readiness in responding to complex emergencies, humanitarian crises, and public health threats.
Dr Rusibamayila highlighted the value of collaboration between military and civilian health institutions, observing that joint training initiatives promote interoperability, standardized response mechanisms, and rapid deployment capability during disasters and disease outbreaks.
The training brings together senior medical officers and senior nursing officers from various KDF formations, alongside representatives from partner institutions. It aims to strengthen leadership, coordination, and management competencies required during emergency medical deployments.
Key focus areas include emergency command and control structures, operational planning, casualty management procedures, communication coordination, and inter-agency collaboration. The programme is supported by scenario-based practical exercises designed to enhance decision-making under operational conditions.
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