Lodwar – March 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations)
The County Government has received a new consignment of essential medical supplies worth KES 57 million at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH), reinforcing efforts to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for residents across Turkana.
The supplies, procured through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), include essential drugs, non-pharmaceutical items, laboratory reagents, and renal care supplies. The stock is projected to sustain services at the facility for the next eight months.
Speaking during the receipt of the consignment at the referral hospital, Chief Officer for Specialized and Emergency Services, Dominic Emase, said the delivery is part of the County’s ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery at the main referral facility.
“We have flagged off and witnessed supplies worth Sh57 million procured from KEMSA for LCRH. The supplies include non-pharmaceutical items, laboratory reagents, and renal supplies, all aimed at enhancing health services at LCRH,” said the Chief Officer.
He noted that the process was conducted with oversight from the County Assembly Health Committee, led by Chairperson Hon. Napion Patrick, alongside members of the hospital’s facility board, to enhance transparency and accountability.
“We want to confirm to the public that LCRH has enough drugs, and there is no cause for alarm as the supplies are projected to last for the next eight months,” he added.
LCRH Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Kinyonge assured residents that the hospital has maintained stable stock levels and strengthened internal systems to ensure proper management and accountability of medical supplies.
“I want to confirm that we have received enough stock that will last the facility for the next eight months. We want to assure the public that there is no cause for alarm and that we have enough drugs,” said Kinyonge.
She added that the facility has significantly improved its stock management systems to prevent shortages and enhance accountability.
“For the last eight months, we have been able to manage our stock effectively. We now have systems in place to track supplies for accountability purposes. No drug can be issued without going through the system, whether for inpatient or outpatient services, and security enforcement has also been strengthened,” she noted.
