Nairobi 14th March 2023
Nairobi City County, Health, Wellness and Nutrition County Executive Committee Member Dr.Anastasia Nyalita today held a consultative meeting with Makueni County Executive Committee Member Dr Paul Musila , the County Executive Committee Member ICT, Education & Internship Ms. Elizabeth Muli and Maisha Med Technology team.
The Maisha Med Technology is an integrated health system that intends to do end to end process of commodities management system in facilities.
The Makueni County team shared their experience with Maisha Med Technology that they have been using to manage Health Commodities within the facilities. The pilot project started six months ago in 13 facilities, mainly hospitals in Level 3, 4, and 5. The technology is mainly been managed by pharmacists.
Dr. Nyalita said that “We are keen to understand the system and it’s benefits. The health commodities management cycle needs to be upgraded, this meeting is the first step towards that direction. We want to benchmark with Makueni County and learn. This aligns with Governor Sakajas manifesto to leverage on technology.”
The Maisha Med Technology Chief Executive Officer Ms. Jessica Vernon said that “the system will assist in monitoring and evaluation of the health commodities in facilities by ensuring that the pharmacist is able to avoid under stocking and overstocking. More importantly, ensure that drugs are dispersed before expiring.”
In attendance was Governor’s Health Advisor, ICT Advisor, Chief Officers for health, ICT and County Officers.
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