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Kenya Medical Supplies Agency

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Industry
  
Logistics

Website
  
Homepage

Founded
  
2000

Products
  
Drugs

Headquarters
  
Nairobi

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Key people
  
Amb. Solomon KaranjaChairpersonDr. John MunyuChief Executive Officer

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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. 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). It plays the role of procuring, storing and distributing health commodities for the public sector.

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

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.

    • References

    Kenya Medical Supplies Agency Wikipedia
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