The Ministry of Health has warned that the Kenya Medical Supply Authority (KEMSA) is currently facing a drug and other health products stockout.
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 1, the Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, said that the shortage is due to the lack of finances to replenish health products and technologies at KEMSA.
According to the CS, the current order-to-fill rate of health products at KEMSA stands at 43 per cent. "The current order fill rate at KEMSA stands at 43 per cent.
This is due to the fact that KEMSA is facing stockouts due to a lack of finances to replenish health products and technologies," he said.
