Nyamira County Government Health Sector Receive KSh 31 Million Procurement of Vital Health Products from KEMSA
The Mt Kenya Times 
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo Flagging off drugs. Photo /Elizabeth Angira
By Elizabeth Angira
The health sector in Nyamira received a significant boost as the county government procured essential health products worth Sh 31 million from KEMSA.
This move aims to address shortages that have hindered the provision of quality healthcare to residents.
Governor Amos Nyaribo survived an impeachment motion this week, which was partly based on these healthcare challenges, thanks to intense lobbying efforts.
During the flagging of the drugs at the County headquarters, Governor Nyaribo stated that these commodities would benefit 113 health facilities across its five sub-counties.
He emphasized the importance of rational and transparent use of these resources and mentioned plans to develop an online app for improved transparency in commodity management.
Furthermore, the County Chief revealed plans to establish a Health Products and Technologies Unit to coordinate the management of essential drugs, ensuring rational drug use at all care levels.
Governor Nyaribo also acknowledged the collaboration with KEMSA but urged them to improve their capacity to supply medical commodities, as the current underservice negatively impacts universal healthcare goals.
On El Niño preparedness, the Department of Health Services is procuring drugs for vector-borne diseases, emergency medication, and chemicals for water disinfection.
County Assembly Speaker Enock Okero and several MCAs attended the event.
Mr. Okero encouraged the MCAs to remain focused on their legislative roles, indicating that the impeachment motion was now in the past.
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