Improving the Supply Chains for the Health Sector: What Role for locally manufactured and imported medicines and medical supplies in Kenya

This study compares the sourcing of local supplies and competing imports within the public, private and faith-based sectors

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 September 2015
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Kariuki, J, Karimi Njeru, M, Wamae, W, Mackintosh, M

Abstract

This paper presents some findings on research on supply within Kenya from local manufacturers to the health system. It compares the sourcing of local supplies and competing imports within the public, private and faith-based sectors of health care. Finally, it presents perceptions of Kenyan health sector actors at all levels on the extent to which improved local manufacturing supplies could help to increase access to essential medicines and medical supplies within Kenya.

This work is part of the ‘Industrial Productivity, Health Sector Performance and Policy Synergies for Inclusive Growth: A Study in Tanzania and Kenya’ Project

Citation

Kariuki J, Karimi Njeru M, Wamae W, Mackintosh M, (2015) Improving the Supply Chains for the Health Sector: What Role for Locally Manufactured and Imported Medicines and Medical Supplies in Kenya? ACTS Inclusive Bioeconomy Issue Paper 002/2015 Nairobi

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Published 1 September 2015
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