NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 \u2013 The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has dispatched medical supplies to counties to support the roll-out of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Authority (SHA). <\/p>\n
The health products, including essential medicines, medical supplies, and maternal health commodities, were flagged off by Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa.<\/p>\n
She noted that these supplies will be instrumental in supporting the government\u2019s new healthcare program.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese medical supplies will aid in the treatment and prevention of diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV\/AIDS, which continue to burden our communities,\u201d Barasa said. \u201cWith the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, these products will also enhance the management of these conditions at the community level,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
KEMSA Board Chairperson Samuel Tunai emphasized the authority\u2019s critical role in facilitating a smooth transition to the SHIF. He underscored KEMSA\u2019s commitment to improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening collaboration with both national and county governments.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are working to make health facilities more responsive to local needs by ensuring that medical commodities are delivered promptly and in adequate quantities,\u201d Tunai stated.<\/p>\n
Tunai also highlighted the ongoing reforms at KEMSA aimed at restructuring operations, enhancing accountability, and improving procurement processes. He mentioned long-term plans to recapitalize KEMSA by seeking additional funding from development partners and fostering sustainable partnerships.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to solidify KEMSA\u2019s financial foundation by attracting more funds from development partners and exploring partnerships that ensure sustainability,\u201d Tunai added.<\/p>\n
However, Tunai expressed concern over financial challenges faced by KEMSA due to unpaid debts from counties. He urged the national government to establish a central Universal Health Coverage (UHC) account to pool funds that counties can access for purchasing medical supplies.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany counties are struggling to pay for the health products they require. I call on the national government to create a central UHC account where funds can be pooled, allowing counties to draw from it as needed,\u201d Tunai concluded.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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