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August 19, 2026
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From 40% to the 90s: How KEMSA is rewriting Kenya’s health supply chain

From 40% to the 90s: How KEMSA is rewriting Kenya’s health supply chain

KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa outlined the reforms during a high-level Health Systems Performance session on Service Delivery, Health Workforce, Health Products and Technologies, and Local Manufacturing held during the Kenya Health Summit...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has dramatically improved its order fill rate from approximately 40% in 2022 to over 90%, significantly enhancing medicine and health product availability in public health facilities.

  • KEMSA's order fill rate jumped from 40% to over 90%.
  • The key organization involved is KEMSA, with its CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa outlining reforms.
  • The turnaround was achieved by redesigning its approach around demand, efficiency, predictability, technology, and data, rather than just increasing supply purchases.

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