Kenya Medical Association (KMA) at 50 years
Kenya Medical Association (KMA) is a voluntary membership organization open to all medical and dental practitioners, registered in Kenya. KMA was founded in 1968 and currently has close to 3000 members. The Association main objective is to champion the welfare of doctors and quality healthcare for all through continuous professional development and advocacy.
At 50 years, KMA prides itself in tranceeding specific objectives as follows; tremendous growth in promoting the practice of medicine in Kenya, upholding high standards of medical ethics and conduct, advicing the Government, other medical bodies and the public at large on health matters, promoting the welfare of doctors, maintaining the honor and interest of the medical profession, supporting continuing professional development (CPD) through periodic publications, seminars and scientific conferences and liaising with medical associations around the world.
Through KMA’s remarkable performance in advocacy and good working relationship in the East African region, Federation of East African Medical and Dental Associations (FEMDA) was birthed in which KMA is an active member.
KMA was proud to host its 46th Annual Conference and celebrate its 50th anniversary from 18th – 21st April 2018 at Nyali Sun Africa Beach Hotel & SPA in Mombasa. The official opening ceremony was conducted by Dr. Peter Cherutich representing Health CS Mrs. Sicily Kariuki on 19th April 2018.The theme of the conference was “Healthcare Financing Towards Universal Health Coverage” this brought together 365 delegates from 5 African countries and representation from world Medical Association and students both local & International. The conference was closed on a dinner celebration to mark 50th Anniversary.