Dr. Patrick Amoth

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Dr. Patrick Amoth

Director General for Health

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Dr. Patrick Amoth is a prominent figure in Kenya's healthcare sector, serving as the Director General for Health in the Ministry of Health. He holds a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a Diploma in Health Systems Management from Galilee College in Israel. Dr. Amoth has extensive experience in civil service, rising from a Medical Officer Intern to Medical Superintendent in Kiambu District Hospital and later serving as the District Medical Officer of Health for Kiambu County. He has also held significant roles in the Directorate of Public Health and the department of health sector coordination and inter-governmental affairs. Dr. Amoth's leadership has been pivotal in developing strategies for effective health service delivery across Kenya's 47 counties.