Nakuru County has distributed medical supplies valued at Sh34 million to 218 public health facilities in a move aimed at ensuring continuous delivery of health services. The supplies were flagged off by Deputy Governor H.E. David Kones, who said the initiative is part of the county’s strategy to prevent service disruptions at the beginning of the new financial year.

The medical consignment comprises Sh12.8 million worth of essential medicines procured from the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) and an additional Sh21.1 million worth of medical commodities from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). The distribution covers all Level 2, 3, and 4 facilities in the county.

Speaking during the dispatch at the County Medical Stores, Hon. Kones said the procurement and delivery of the supplies were strategically timed to cushion health facilities from the challenges that often arise due to budget transitions at the start of a new fiscal period.

“We are ensuring continuity of care through timely procurement and planning,” stated Deputy Governor Kones. He emphasized the importance of uninterrupted service provision and the role that logistics and supply chain management play in achieving this goal.

He also advised healthcare workers to observe proper handling, storage, and utilization of the distributed medical supplies. Hon. Kones further cautioned members of the public against the practice of self-medication, urging them to seek care only from certified health professionals in approved health facilities.

In addition to the medical supplies dispatch, Hon. Kones took the opportunity to recognize the county’s recent immunization campaign, which targeted measles, rubella, and typhoid. He reported that the exercise reached over 90 percent of the targeted children, contributing to improved disease prevention across the county.

The County Government continues to prioritize investments in health infrastructure, personnel, and commodities in order to enhance access to healthcare services across all sub-counties. The supply of medicines and medical products is a key element of the county’s broader health agenda.

Present at the flag-off event were County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura, Chief Officer for Medical Services Dr. John Murima, senior health officials, and staff from the Department of Health Services.

The County Department of Health indicated that follow-up monitoring would be conducted to ensure that the supplies reach the intended facilities and are used effectively to support patient care