Kemsa releases list of drugs for county hospitalsKemsa CEO Dr Jonah Mwangi. The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) has released a list of drugs to be accessed by Level Five Hospitals at the county level under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).Under the UHC programme, counties will be allowed to draw the drugs and other non pharmaceutical items from Kemsa under fresh rules. In a letter to all county pharmacists in level 4, 5 and 6 health facilities, Kemsa clearly indicates that the facilities can access over 300 types of drugs. The counties will also receive the drugs for free under the UHC programme. According to Mwangi, the UHC is only supporting counties to ensure adequate funds for essential medicines and medical supplies.

Source: Standard Digital March 20, 2020 21:00 UTC