Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies - MEDS

25/12/2025

01/12/2025

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is more than a standard—it’s a cornerstone of safe, high-quality healthcare. Effective IPC ensures the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors, while driving efficiency through fewer infections, shorter hospital stays, and lower treatment costs. Understanding and implementing IPC principles, policies, and guidelines is essential for every healthcare facility.

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28/11/2025

MEDS today marks a major partnership milestone by signing an MoU with Strathmore University for supply chain and research which will culminate into future establishment of supply chain academy as envisioned in the Revised MEDS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama & Strathmore School of Business Dean Dr. Caesar Mwangi officiated the signing ceremony as witnessed by the Senior management from both institutions.

26/11/2025

Catch our Head of Quality Services, Dr. Stephen Kigera on KBC tonight as he dives into the topic “Towards Health Equity: The Supply Chain Test.”
Don’t miss this important conversation on the future of healthcare supply chain.

25/11/2025

STRENGTHENING AFRICA'S LABORATORY SYSTEMS — ONE HPLC AT A TIME!

MEDS, in partnership with PTB Germany, and with support from AMRH, ESTEC, and Archiepollo Solutions, proudly concluded a transformative regional training on HPLC Operation, Care, Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance.

The programme brought together women laboratory scientists from 17 African countries:
Namibia, Mali, Uganda, DRC, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Tunisia, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, Seychelles and Kenya.

Over one month of blended virtual learning and hands-on sessions at the MEDS WHO-Prequalified QC Laboratory, the participants strengthened their capacity to maintain HPLC systems, reduce downtime, and support regulatory surveillance in their home countries.

A special salute to our exceptional trainers whose expertise shaped this success:
✨ Mildred Wanyama (MEDS)
✨ Claire Ogeto (ESTEC)
✨ Paul Mwangi (ESTEC)
✨ Apollo Khama (Archiepollo Solutions)

Our sincere appreciation also goes to our institutional champions:
Dr. Wycliffe Nandama (CEO, MEDS) and Dr. Stephen Kigera (Head of Quality Services, MEDS) for their unwavering support.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to:
🌟 Anna Reinhardt (PTB Germany) – for technical excellence, continuous coordination and strategic guidance
🌟 Jean Fidèle Bationo (AUDA-NEPAD) – for championing regulatory harmonization across the continent
🌟 Tendai Tofo (AUDA-NEPAD) – for strengthening alignment with the AMRH programme

Beyond the technical achievements, this training ignited a powerful movement:
👉 A call to establish Africa’s HPLC Communities of Practice (CoPs).
These CoPs will ensure that peer learning, troubleshooting, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing continue long after the training.
Together, we are building a stronger, safer, more interconnected African laboratory ecosystem.
The HPLC Communities of Practice are our next big step forward.

20/11/2025

During the 2-days Council of Governors Meeting at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha, MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama led the team in presenting a KSh 2,068,000 CSR cheque to the Council of Governors reaffirming MEDS commitment to supporting stronger healthcare systems nationwide.

20/11/2025

MEDS attended the 18th edition of the Global Health Supply Chain Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. Our team participated as presenters of the poster abstract titled “Optimizing Health Products & Technologies Supply Chain in Kenya – Results of the Integrated Supply Chain Efforts between MEDS & donor funded projects."

The Summit brings together key players in the Health Products & Technologies (HPTs) supply chain, including national regulatory agencies, manufacturers, logistics providers, NGOs involved in health programmes, drug supply chain organisations and procurement agencies.

15/11/2025

Giving hope where the earth needs it most! MEDS handed over medicines, medical supplies and foodstuff worth Ksh 1 million to Chesongoch Catholic Hospital after the recent landslide in Elgeyo‑Marakwet County. Representing MEDS was Mr. Titus Munene, Head of Commercial Services, who paid a courtesy call to the Elgeyo Marakwet Governor, His Excellency Wisley Rotich to flag off the donation alongside top County officials.Together we’re rebuilding lives and strengthening our community.

11/11/2025

Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies - MEDS board member Dr. Chris Barasa, MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama accompanied by two members of MEDS Senior Mgt Mr.Titus Munene and Mr.Owen Wahome had the opportunity of a round table discussion with top US CDC delegation at Coptic Hospital-Nairobi. Discussions focused on the future of FBOs in the PEPFAR supported grants. MEDS put a strong case for local manufacturing partnership as a key area of sustainability of commodities security especially essential ARVs etc which will ensure treatment continuity and well being of the patients.

11/11/2025

On behalf of Meru Governor H.E. Hon. Rev. Mutuma M'Ethingia, H.E Hon.Lindah Kiome Gitonga has today flagged off a consignment of medicines and medical supplies that includes a Ksh10.2 million delivery from MEDS to support Timau, Kibirichia, Giaki, Kangeta, and Mutuati Sub-County Hospitals.

As part of our core mandate, MEDS remains committed to ensuring the continuous availability of quality Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) to the last mile, strengthening healthcare delivery across counties. Representing Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies - MEDS was Dr. Shadrack Meme

10/11/2025

MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama and Head of Commercial Services Mr.Titus Munene M’Maeti paid a courtesy call to the Council of Governors CEO Ms. Mary Mwiti to discuss areas of strengthening collaboration and partnership since Counties are key clients of MEDS in delivery of Universal Health Coverage.

28/10/2025

MEDS Head of Commercial Services, Mr. Titus Munene (second from right), and Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, Dr. Titus Isoe (far right), held a meeting with the top leadership team from MyDawa Ltd to explore collaborative partnerships aimed at enhancing the supply of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) directly to patients through the MyDawa platform, among other Health Systems Strengthening initiatives.