Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies - MEDS

25/03/2026

MEDS, through its Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) section is conducting a 3-day(24th-26th March 2026) Patient Experience and Customer Service training at Rosa Mystica Spiritual Center for participants from NGOs and faith-based health facilities. Aligned with the Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH and KQMH PLUS), the training emphasizes that quality care goes beyond clinical outcomes to include patient-centered service grounded in empathy, respect, communication and responsiveness. Sustainable healthcare is not just delivered, but experienced, measured and remembered.

20/03/2026

MEDS hosted an engaging NGO Conference bringing together partners to share ideas and strengthen collaboration in health supply chain systems.
Together we continue to drive access to quality health products and build more resilient health systems.

11/03/2026

Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies - MEDS was delighted to host CMMB top leadership based in Nairobi and New York in signing a partnership Memorandum of Understanding for supply of Health Products and Technologies, medical consumables and medical equipment on 5th of March 2026.

We endeavor to strengthen our close collaboration with strategic partners for realization of Universal Health Coverage, riding on our 98%-100% order fill rate, Quality Assurance and last mile delivery in Kenya and beyond.

The official signing was done by MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama and CMMB CEO Dr. James Kisia and witnessed by Ms. Darnelle Bernier, Vice President, Access to Medicines Program CMMB and Titus Munene, Director of Commercial Services, MEDS.

11/03/2026

Better care begins with better experiences. Join us in this vital training, that explores how understanding experiences, measuring feedback, and leveraging innovation can elevate care and empower every patient journey.
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26/02/2026

Healthcare professionals are currently gathered at Bishop Stam Pastoral Centre for the Sustainable Use & Cost Containment in the Management of HPTs training by MEDS.

From yesterday, the participants have been engaging in practical learning and meaningful conversations with an open forum coming up tomorrow.

This important forum is empowering faith-based healthcare providers with practical approaches to improve efficiency, protect patients and promote sustainable management of Health Products and Technologies.

20/02/2026

Autoclave Installation at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital. Your 'Unseen Heart' deserves the best with our versatile range of Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) solutions. We help you eliminate the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) as your team focuses on what they do best.

12/02/2026

SIEMENS Healthineers CEO, Ole Maloy and ELSMED Healthcare Solutions CEO, Yaron Farachi paid a courtesy call to the Commercial services leadership led by Director Titus Munene, to strengthen strategic collaborations in radiology and laboratory solutions. SIEMENS sets global standards in MRIs, CT scans, Ultrasound and laboratory technology, engineered in Germany.

06/02/2026

The Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) successfully convened its Annual Suppliers Conference on 5th February 2026, bringing together over 170 suppliers, government representatives, and health supply chain stakeholders under the theme “Re-engineering Health Products Supply Chain Systems for Resilience Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics.” The conference marked a defining moment in MEDS’ 40-year legacy of excellence in providing innovative and adaptive health solutions. The Chief Guest,
Dr. Nazila Ganatra, Director of Health Products and Technologies at the Ministry of Health, outlined the government’s push toward pharmaceutical self-reliance through the Kenya Local Manufacturing Strategy 2025–2030, emphasizing a shift from 70% import dependency to sustainable local production. She also highlighted progress toward WHO GBT Maturity Level 3 and reassured suppliers on strengthened payment security during the Social Health Authority (SHA) transition.
The Guest speaker Mr. Newton Siele, CEO of Phillips Therapeutics Limited, challenged stakeholders to rethink resilience in a VUCA environment, spotlighting technology, data analytics, and partnerships as critical enablers. He anchored his message on five optimization pillars: global–local balance, core focus, collaboration, mobile technology adoption, and agile, responsive supply chains.
MEDS leadership shared the revised strategic plan for 2023-2027, its supply chain priorities for 2026 and showcased its strong performance milestones. A major highlight was the announcement of MEDS’ digital transformation agenda, with an e-procurement and workflow management system set to launch in 2026, expected to cut processing times by 60% and enhance transparency through end-to-end digital tracking.
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration, as MEDS and suppliers reaffirmed their shared responsibility to build resilient health supply chains and ensure equitable access to quality, affordable HPTs across Kenya and the wider East African region.

30/01/2026

From Early identification to Effective response. MEDS invites you to this high-impact training that equips frontline healthcare workers with practical and patient-centered mental health skills for early identification, compassionate care and resilient workplaces.
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23/01/2026

MEDS successfully underwent an inspection by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) against WHO Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) and was found fully compliant.
This outcome reflects MEDS’ strong quality culture, deliberate investment in compliant systems and an organizational commitment to safeguarding product integrity across warehousing and distribution. We remain driven by quality, accountability and continuous improvement assuring our clients and partners of reliable standards-based supply chain services.

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.

Join MEDS to stay ahead with the latest updates and best practices in Infection Prevention for modern healthcare settings.

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