ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Act
19. Manner of discharge of functions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
19. Manner of discharge of functions
(1)In discharging its functions under this Act the Authority shall put into place measures to ensure—(b)benefit from economies of scale;(c)efficacy, safety, quality and affordability of drugs and medical supplies procured;(d)a steady supply of drugs and medical supplies to public health facilities;(e)maintenance and sustenance of strategic reserves of essential medicines and medical supplies;(f)application of sound commercial principles in the procurement, storage and distribution of drugs and other medical supplies;(g)the carrying out of technical or laboratory analysis of drugs and medical supplies to determine their suitability for procurement, use, storage or disposal by the Authority so as to ensure their compliance with the standards set by the relevant law;(h)timely distribution of drugs and medical supplies to health facilities;(i)a feedback mechanism to its consumers;(j)an effective monitoring and evaluation mechanism; and(k)availability of information relating to its operations.(2)The Authority may make available its facilities for use for educational purposes on such terms and conditions as the Board may consider necessary.