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Medical suppliers blames stockouts on jam at Nairobi depot

NAIROBI, KENYA: The directive by the government to process imports at the inland container depot in Nairobi is causing pain for medical suppliers who are experiencing stock-outs due to delays in clearing consignments.

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), a regional drugs supplier, says this comes at a time when demand for drugs and medical supplies is growing steadily as the government implements universal healthcare coverage programme through the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).

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