USAID's suspension of funding to some Health ministry departments does not affect them in any way, Health CS Cleopa Mailu has said. More on this: USAid suspends funding for health ministry departmentsMailu said they were in talks with the United States government on the issues that arose with the aim of lifting the suspension. Development partners including the US government recognise that investigations by these institutions are outside the purview of the Ministry of Health." In the same year, the agency signed a Sh65 billion ($650 million) contract with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). This increased the amount of US-funded medical commodities it procures, warehouses and distributes.

Source: The Star May 09, 2017 12:18 UTC