Kenya Medical Supplies Agency

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]

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

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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