PS Oluga reaffirms KEMSA’s strategic role in health sector
The government has emphasized the need to restore public trust through improved transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in the management of medical supplies.
This according to the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga who spoke during a familiarization visit to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) on Monday where he affirmed the agency’s strategic role in the country’s health system.
“KEMSA plays a critical role in ensuring commodity security one of the four foundational pillars of the health sector, alongside human resources for health, healthcare financing, and digitization,” he said.
Dr. Oluga who was received by KEMSA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ejersa Waqo, later held a consultative meeting with the Board of Directors.
The PS urged KEMSA to strengthen its governance and supply chain systems to support the Ministry of Health’s commitment to delivering quality and equitable services under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme.
Christine Muchira
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