A Sh2.8 billion debt owed to a medical supply agency may block counties from accessing drugs, even as the government confirmed a budget allocation for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).The budget of Sh8.3 billion for January to June, as revealed by Kenya Medical Supply Authority (Kemsa), will not cover all essential supplies. The budget will cater for pharmaceuticals, non-pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.However, Mr Muriithi said counties would be required to clear debts before ordering drugs from Kemsa when using their own funds

Source: Standard Media