The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) is exploring a strategic partnership with Polish institutions aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare, medical education, scientific research and the uptake of modern medical technologies.

The engagement took a concrete step forward on Thursday when a high-level Polish delegation visited the hospital in Eldoret.             Leading the team was Anna Bańkowska, Deputy Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Welcoming the visitors, MTRH Chief Executive Officer Dr Philip Kirwa underscored the value of such international linkages.

“International partnerships are no longer optional; they are essential if we are to deliver world-class specialised care, accelerate knowledge exchange and bring cutting-edge medical technologies to our patients,” Dr Kirwa said.

 “Poland’s strong tradition in medical research and health technology complements MTRH’s own strengths in clinical training, specialised services and public-health delivery. Together we can achieve more than either of us could alone,” stressed on Kirwa.

The discussions centred on practical areas of cooperation: leveraging Poland’s universities, medical research institutes and health-technology sector while drawing on MTRH’s extensive experience in tertiary care, clinical training and research relevant to the African context.

 After the formal talks, the Polish team toured key facilities that showcase MTRH’s specialised capabilities.

These included the Renal Dialysis Centre, the Haemato-Oncology Directorate, Riley Mother and Baby Hospital and the hospital’s Oxygen Generating Plant.

The visitors gained first-hand insight into the scale and sophistication of services already being delivered on site.

Bańkowska expressed appreciation for the openness of the engagement.

 “What we have seen today confirms that MTRH is a serious partner with real capacity and ambition,” she noted.

 “We see clear opportunities for collaboration in specialist training, joint research and the transfer of medical technologies that can benefit patients both in Kenya and in our region. We look forward to turning today’s discussions into concrete programmes,” remarked Bańkowska.

The visit forms part of MTRH’s broader strategy of building sustainable international partnerships that enhance institutional capacity, drive innovation and ultimately improve health outcomes for Kenyans and the wider region.

Hospital officials indicated to Kenya News Agency that follow-up technical discussions are expected in the coming weeks to identify priority projects and possible funding or exchange frameworks.

by Maurice Aluda