[Jonah Onyango, Standard]A recent audit on counties by the Auditor General has revealed shocking details on the status of leased medical equipment in various county public hospitals. Some of the medical equipment are lying idle in various health facilities across the country. Supporting documentsThe 2018/2019 audit, however, revealed county executive did not provide supporting documents by way of agreements detailing the leased equipment types, specifications and quantities. In Nandi County, Health executive in February 2015 signed an MoU with the national government for provision of medical equipment and related services. Lot one was for supply of theatre equipment, lot 2 supply of theatre sterilisation equipment, lot 5 renal dialysis equipment, lot 6 intensive care unit equipment and lot 7 radiology equipment.

Source: Standard Digital February 26, 2021 19:56 UTC