Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
IndustryLogistics
Founded2000
HeadquartersNairobi, Kenya
Key people
Amb. Solomon Karanja
Chairperson
Dr. John Munyu
Chief Executive Officer[1]
ProductsDrugs
WebsiteHomepage

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) is a specialized Government medical logistics provider for Ministries of Medical Services/Public Health-supported health facilities and programmes in Kenya.[2] KEMSA was established as a state corporation under Cap 446,through the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency Order 2000(Legal Notice No.17 of 11 February 2000).[3] It plays the role of procuring, storing and distributing health commodities for the public sector.[4]

The strengthening of KEMSA has been identified as a key project of Kenya's Vision 2030[5]

Role in health care

  • Developing and operating a viable commercial service for the procurement and sale of drugs and other medical supplies
  • Providing a secure source of drugs and other medical supplies for public health institutions
  • Advising the Health Management Boards and the general public on matters related to the procurement, cost effectiveness and rational use of drugs and other medical supplies.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kenya Medical Supplies Authority - KEMSA".
  2. ↑ "Kenya Medical Supplies Authority - KEMSA".
  3. ↑ "Assessment of Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA)" (PDF). usaid.gov. April 2008. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "World Health Organization" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Vision 2030 | Social". Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
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