Umoja 1 Member of County Assembly Mark Mugambi Macharia alias Ronaldo last week put the Nairobi County Government health department to task to explain the delayed distribution of medical supplies to hospitals in Nairobi.
“Cases of patients buying drugs have become the order of the day as those who are unable to buy are left with no choice but to suffer and eventually die,” his statement at the floor of the county assembly stated in part.
Hon. Speaker,
Pursuant to Standing Order 45(2) (c). I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of Sectoral Committee on Health Services regarding delayed medical Supplies to County health facilities particularly in Umoja 1 Ward
Hon. Speaker, Article 43 (1) (a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 provides for the right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to health care services, including reproductive health,
However, there have been concerns from the residents regarding the unpredictable Medical supplies and out-of-stock essential drugs and unending delays of drugs to County
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Public health centres and dispensaries. Cases of patients buying drugs have become the order of the day as those who are unable to buy are left with no choice but to suffer and eventually die.
Hon. Speaker, in the Statement, the Chairperson should inquire into and report on: –
i) Reasons the County health centres and dispensaries are unable to get medical supplies:
ii) How the County has planned its ordering procedures including any necessary adjustments made to ensure that adequate stock of essential drugs are supplied or sourced by Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and other agencies respectively as stipulated by relevant policy frameworks:
iii) Timelines within which Medical supplies shall be available in all County health centres and dispensaries to cater for the increasing demand and efforts being initiated by Nairobi Metropolitan Services and County Executive to ensure harmonized and sustained synergy with KEMSA and other agencies in order to manage current and future bottlenecks that affect Provision of quality health care services in the County:
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iv) Measures the Nairobi Metropolitan Services and County Executive is putting in place to ensure all County health facilities operate a 24-hour service to respond to cases of medical emergencies.
