President Ruto launches National Medical Equipment Service Project

The new initiative, which will run for seven years, is underpinned by a fee-for-service model. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has launched the National Medical Equipment Service Project (NESP), a new initiative to equip Kenyan hospitals with modern medical machinery. This seven-year program, based on a fee-for-service model, replaces the previous Medical Equipment Scheme, aiming for greater efficiency and sustainability.
- NESP will see suppliers provide equipment, with the Social Health Authority (SHA) paying for services rendered, eliminating upfront costs for national and county governments.
- So far, 45 counties have signed the Intergovernmental Participatory Agreement, and over 60,000 medical services have already been delivered in 29 health facilities across 18 counties since June 2025.
- The launch included flagging off 14 CT scanners, 2 ultrasound machines, 30 dialysis machines, and digital X-ray systems, with plans to deploy additional equipment in the coming months.
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