Mombasa County Governor Hassan Ali Joho has committed to fast track clearance of the Ksh39 million debt owed to Kenya Medical Supplies Authority(KEMSA).
In the discussion led by the newly appointed KEMSA Chair Mary Chao Mwadime, Joho instructed his officers to to cut the red tape, review pending issues and expeditiously clear monies owed to the authority by end of this financial year.
“I have heard what the chair has said and I’m directing that my officers sit down and quickly look into this matter with an aim to resolve it,” said Joho.
Joho said he was keen to improve healthcare service delivery at public hospitals so that they are at par with private hospitals.
Mwadime observed that the monies paid would enable the Authority to meet its financial obligations.
Further, she explained that KEMSA was ready to stimulate its engagement with Mombasa County by actively listening to their views and implementing their suggestions to improve service delivery.
“I appreciate the opportunity to meet and interact with the Governor. KEMSA and Mombasa County have been collaborating for years and we want this to continue, “Said Ms Mwadime.
She sought to know what challenges the county health officials are facing with a view to resolve them.
Chief Officer Medical Services Dr Khadija Shikely urged the Authority to improve its order fill rate.
KEMSA Ag. Chief Executive Officer Mr Edward Njoroge noted that the Authority has operationalized the Mombasa Regional Distribution Centre and this will bring services closer to mwananchi.
Accompanying the Chair were Capt. (Rtd) Lawrence Wahome, Mr. Lincoln Nyaga, Ms. Mary Awino Atieno and Dr Josephat Mbuva.