PS Oluga Calls on Counties to Account for Medicine Supplies, Urges 90% Procurement from KEMSA
By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor
NAIROBI, KENYA — Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has called on county governments to take greater responsibility for ensuring citizens have access to adequate medicines, emphasizing accountability in the procurement and distribution of medical supplies.
Speaking during a public stakeholder engagement, Oluga said the government expects counties to source 90% of their medicine requirements from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), highlighting the need for responsible procurement and efficient management of medical commodities.
The Principal Secretary urged citizens to hold their respective county governments accountable for the availability of essential medicines in public health facilities, stressing that access to medical supplies is a critical responsibility of devolved healthcare systems.
Oluga also raised concerns about accountability after counties place orders for medicines, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that supplies procured reach the intended health facilities and benefit the public.
He called for stronger oversight and greater public participation in monitoring county health services, noting that citizens have a role to play in demanding transparency and responsible management of healthcare resources.
The remarks underscore the importance of cooperation between the national government, county administrations and citizens in strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring public resources translate into accessible medical services.
The message is clear: Counties must take responsibility for medicine availability, while citizens must demand accountability to ensure public health facilities are adequately supplied.
By Jeff Kizzilah | Digital Editor, LiveNation254 Media
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