Kenya: Ministry of Health Reveals KEMSA Drug Stock-out Months After USAID Funding Cut

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…