Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki gave the city’s public health facilities a lifeline last August when she ordered Kemsa to resume supplying drugs. The drug shortage looms despite the county governments setting aside Sh747 million for health in the current financial year. By AGGREY OMBOKIMore by this AuthorKenyans face a drug shortage as counties owe the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency Sh2.3 billion. ACCUMULATEDThe drug shortage looms despite the county governments setting aside Sh747 million for health in the current financial year. In Nairobi, the drug shortage has persisted as Governor Mike Sonko continues to make headlines with acts of charity, including last week’s release of patients detained in public hospitals over unpaid bills.

Source: Daily Nation April 16, 2019 02:37 UTC