Nakuru county government has been challenged to invest more money in healthcare in a bid to ensure locals have access to quality and affordable healthcare.
Briefing reporters when he paid a courtesy call on the deputy county governor Joseph Ruto on Tuesday, Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) Chief Executive Officer John Munyu said that devolution of health was meant to bring services closer to the people.
The CEO said that healthcare should be the top agenda for every county government across the country.
He stated that many Kenyans still lack access to medical care and that county government should quickly address the same.
“Our county governments should fast-track its plans and policies and ensure that locals have access to good health care,” he said.
The Kemsa CEO added that the agency will continue to work with county governments especially in supply of medicine and equipments.
He said that health of Kenyans should not be compromised adding that county governments must invest in modern technology.
He observed modern technology especially in the line of medicine will go a long way in making health care affordable.
He stated that diseases like Cancer can be fought effectively if the national and county governments invest in technology.
The CEO urged county governments to also sensitize the public on matters health care and devolution.
He said that many Kenyans are not aware on the kind of health services being offered by the county governments.
On his part deputy governor Joseph Ruto said the county is committed to improve healthcare. He revealed that the county has embarked on a programme to equip all public hospitals with medicine and equipment to fight diseases especially those that are chronic.