Drug procurement

PMGH to procure drugs

Minister for Health, Sir Puka Temu, said the Government has already set aside funding to carry out this project.

Speaking to the media after the official opening of the new TB clinic at PMGH yesterday, Sir Puka said the total funding is estimated at K15m to implement the project.

“We will be trialing this project and if it’s successful, we will be rolling it across the country,” stated Sir Puka.

“PM has already committed in supporting this project and has pledged to fund it in the coming years as well.”

Kase announces changes in drug procurement

Kase said they have had challenges with the shortage of some medical supply and drugs.

“The shortages are not system wide but have been keenly felt by some facilities while others have adequate supplies,” he said.

“We are aware that the existence of shortages falls short of community standards and we are working hard to address the problem.”

He said directions have been issued for a series of coordinated actions to meet the most urgent needs and to propose system reforms to address the underlying causes of drug supply shortages at multiple levels of the system.