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]
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
Key people | Amb. Solomon Karanja Chairperson Dr. John Munyu Chief Executive Officer[1] |
| Products | Drugs |
| Website | www.kemsa.co.ke |
Background edit
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][4] It plays the role of procuring, storing and distributing health commodities for the public sector.[5]
The strengthening of KEMSA has been identified as a key project of Kenya's Vision 2030[6]
Role in health care edit
- Providing a secure source of drugs and other medical supplies for public health institutions
- Developing and operating a viable commercial service for the procurement and sale of drugs and other medical supplies
- 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 edit
References edit
- ^ "Kenya Medical Supplies Authority - KEMSA".
- ^ "Kenya Medical Supplies Authority - KEMSA".
- ^ "Financing Africa's Healthcare". gbchealth.org. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Assessment of Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA)" (PDF). usaid.gov. April 2008. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "World Health Organization" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Vision 2030 - Social". Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2012.