Nairobi: Health facilities in Meru County have received a major boost after the County Government dispatched essential medical supplies, including drugs worth Sh60 million. The consignment, supplied by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), marks the first delivery of essential medicines for the 2025/2026 financial year and comes as a relief for facilities that have faced drug shortages in recent months.
According to Kenya News Agency, Deputy Governor Linda Kiome and County Executive Committee Member for Health Dr. Denis Mugambi presided over the flag-off ceremony of the medicines at the county headquarters. Kiome said the exercise reflects the county’s commitment to improving healthcare access and ensuring that hospitals and dispensaries remain adequately stocked. She emphasized that quality healthcare is a right for every citizen as enshrined in the Constitution, and the administration remains committed to ensuring every resident receives quality health services. Another batch of medical supplies for health centres and dispensaries is expected to arrive within a week.
Kiome reiterated the county administration’s goal of building a robust health system that guarantees equitable access to quality services for all residents, regardless of location. On his part, Dr. Mugambi noted that the department is working to prevent future drug shortages across the county’s 216 public health facilities, emphasizing that reliable access to medicines contributes to a healthier and more productive population. He stated that this delivery marks a major step forward in ensuring uninterrupted access to essential medicines and improving service delivery in high-volume facilities.
Dr. Mugambi added that the current delivery includes Sh17,049,051 worth of health products distributed to Level 4 and Level 5 hospitals, including Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital as well as Nyambene, Kanyakine, Githongo, Miathene, and Mutuati, among others. KEMSA representative Charles Maina commended the county government for its consistency in prioritizing healthcare delivery despite logistical challenges.
