The Nairobi County Government has begun distribution of drugs to all county health facilities.
The exercise, which kicked off at the Kayole Health Centre last week is aimed at improving health services.
The drugs are supplied and distributed through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
All Health facilities in the County will get the supplies.
This comes as Governor Mike Sonko issued a stern warning to all county hospital administrators and health officials against diversion of drugs.
“We should be keen on Health issues and be serious. Anyone caught diverting county drugs either for personal use or for sale will be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
Sonko assured residents that all the county health facilities will be supplied with medicine within the next one week.
He added that if anyone is harassed, threatened or mishandled at any health facility , they should report with evidence on WhatsApp through mobile phone number +254 722 88 66 00/+254 722 156 700
“Am not posting these lines for PR. It’s serious work and matters health need to be taken seriously,” he added.
KEMSA is also keen at ensuring that drugs are supplied at the specific time without fail.
“We have put into consideration all the requests made by our health facilities and the distribution process will go on until they are all served,” a statement from KEMSA read.
Acting health CEC Veska Kangogo said as part of improving health services, the county will soon launch the new Mama Lucy wing which will ease congestion.
“This is an executive order by the Governor, and we must implement it,” she said.
Going forward, both KEMSA and the county have agreed that supply of medicine in county hospitals should be done promptly.
City residents have been advised to reject referral to private hospitals or clinics operating close to county facilities.
Sonko said this is one of the ways through which unscrupulous medical practitioners steal drugs and equip their facilities.