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
editKEMSA 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
editReferences
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.