Meru Deputy Governor Linda Kiome and County Executive Committee Member for Health Denis Mugambi on Tuesday flagged off medical drugs worth KSh 60 million, marking the first consignment for the 2025/2026 financial year.
The medicines, supplied by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), will be distributed to all Level 4 and Level 5 hospitals across the county.
The consignment is part of a KSh 300 million allocation for essential drugs in the current financial year.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the county headquarters, Kiome said the delivery demonstrates the county government’s commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare services for all residents.
“Good health is not a priviledge for the few but a right for all. We appreciate KEMSA for their collaboration and swift response in supplying these essential medicines. Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia’s administration is intentional about ensuring people get the right medicines and health services they require. Next week, we will receive another consignment for health centres and dispensaries,” Kiome said.
Mugambi said his department is working to prevent shortages of essential drugs in the county’s 216 public health facilities.
“We are grateful to the governor for prioritising quality healthcare services for Meru citizens. Healthier people are more productive,” he said.
KEMSA representative Charles Maina commended the county administration for its consistency and commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
“Service to humanity is service to God. Though we may face challenges and delays, we applaud this county for focusing on the health of its people,” Maina said.
Kiome reaffirmed the county government’s goal of building a healthy and resilient Meru where every resident has access to quality healthcare.
“No matter where they live, all Meru citizens must have access to good health for a stronger and more resilient county,” she said.
Kiome said the County government is investing heavily to strengthen health systems.
