Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
| Industry | Logistics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
Key people |
Amb. Solomon Karanja Chairperson Dr. John Munyu Chief Executive Officer[1] |
| Products | Drugs |
| Website | Homepage |
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
- ↑ http://www.kemsa.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42&Itemid=44
- ↑ http://www.kemsa.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=3
- ↑ http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADN474.pdf
- ↑ http://www.who.int/hiv/amds/en/country3.pdf
- ↑ http://www.vision2030.go.ke/index.php/pillars/project/Social/57
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