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The Board of Directors and Management of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa on her nomination to the position of Cabinet Secretary for Health by President William Ruto on July 19, 2024.
As the government’s supply chain authority for Health Products and Technologies (HPT), KEMSA plays a critical role in procuring, warehousing, and distributing health commodities to public health facilities and programs, supporting the achievement of Universal Health Coverage as outlined in the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Dr. Deborah Mlongo is an esteemed professional with over 15 years of experience in the medical field, specializing in internal medicine and infectious diseases. She has demonstrated proven leadership skills and is goal-oriented, focusing on delivering comprehensive, quality care through consultancy, leadership, and capacity building. Dr. Mlongo has undertaken critical assignments in Kenya’s health sector, including managing outbreak-prone infections.
KEMSA looks forward to collaborating with Dr. Deborah Mlongo to fulfill its mandate of providing cost-effective supply chain solutions, ensuring the last-mile delivery of healthcare services to more than 15,000 health facilities across the country. The organization is committed to supporting Dr. Mlongo’s efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and achieve comprehensive, quality care for all Kenyans.
