There has been several complains from the public who seeks medical services in Homa Bay County Referral Hospital, they have been complaining of lack of drugs and pharmaceuticals that has been hindering services provided in the health facility but now a smile has been put on their faces as the county government receives Drugs and non-pharmaceuticals worth Sh40million,
with over 600 boxes of syringes, gloves and examination equipment among the supplies.
The head of pharmacy at the health facility Dr. Ben Otieno said the equipment had been paid for a longtime ago and they were only awaiting delivery by Kenya Medical Supplies Agency.
The non-pharmaceuticals delivered will serve the county referral and the sub-county health facilities for four months. County Chief officer for Health, Duncan Ojiem said the department is working on a steady supply programme to ensure the availability of non-pharmaceuticals and drugs.
“I am happy the drugs and non-pharmaceutical have been delivered by KEMSA even though they had delayed. We are working hard to ensure accountability in the utilization of these supplies,” Mr. Ojiem said adding that the department will order thenext supply in three months.
This will now change political direction that had been taken before by various aspirants eyeing the gubernatorial position who has been using the drug inadequacy in health facilities as a tool to fight and incite the community against the county government.
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