Health facilities across Kitui County have received a consignment of essential medicines and medical commodities worth KSh 48 million, a move expected to ease pressure on public hospitals and improve access to treatment for residents.
The supplies were delivered by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) during the third quarter procurement cycle and include both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical items. County officials say the delivery will replenish stocks in hospitals, health centres and dispensaries that serve thousands of patients across the county.
The consignment was received by Chief Officer for Drugs and Medical Supplies Aggrey Kamba on behalf of the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation Ruth Koki.
Speaking during the handover, Kamba said the county government remains focused on ensuring consistent availability of medicines in public facilities.
“This consignment will help sustain the availability of essential medicines across our facilities and guarantee residents continuous access to quality healthcare services,” he said.
Beyond the immediate restocking, health officials noted that strengthening supply chains remains a key component of improving healthcare delivery, particularly in rural areas where public facilities are the primary point of care.
At the same time, medical administrators highlighted the role of the national health financing reforms in supporting treatment services. According to Dr. Mungai, the Social Health Authority (SHA) is currently functioning for both inpatient and outpatient services at Kitui County Referral Hospital.
Dr. Mungai said several services including X-ray diagnostics, renal care and cancer treatment are already being supported under the national health scheme, helping to reduce the financial burden on patients.
County health officials say the new supplies will now be distributed to health facilities across Kitui to support uninterrupted service delivery and ensure residents continue accessing essential medicines.
The latest delivery comes as counties across Kenya continue working to strengthen healthcare systems by improving medicine availability, expanding specialized services and implementing the new national health insurance framework.
