As part of its routine mandate to uninterrupted availability of essential medicines and health commodities across healthcare facilities, the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management agency has commenced the second batch of quarter three distribution.
The distribution covers a comprehensive range of items including tablets, capsules, syrups Suspensions, Injectables, Intravenous infusions, Opthalmic preparations, Medical and Surgical consumables, Mortuary supplies , Laboratory reagents and other diagnostic materials.
In alignment with his commitment to making quality Healthcare accessible, the Governor of Kogi state, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has strengthened the state's drug distribution system by adopting a last - Mile Delivery approach for the quarter three batch two distribution. This innovative method ensures drugs are transported under optimal storage conditions to preserve their potency and quality throughout the journey.
The Last-Mile Delivery strategy also reduces the burden on HealthCare facility staff who previously had to travel long distances to collect supplies from central stores. additionally it minimizes transportation costs association with commercial delivery services and significantly enhances the efficiency and timeliness of the supply chain.
The Kogi State government remains committed to ensuring that all government- owned hospitals are well stocked with essential drugs and medical supplies.
The Executive Secretary of Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency, pharmacist Salamat Onize Ibrahim expressed her appreciation to governor ododo for unwaivering support for the Agency and for his remarkable achievements in the health sector, pointing out the recent successful distribution of free malaria drugs and malaria test kit across public health facilities. The move she said underscores the administration's commitment to combating malaria and improving public health.
She also lauded the Honorable Commissioner for Health , Dr. Abdulazeez Adeiza Adams for his relentless efforts in ensuring that drugs are consistently available and directly delivered to the health facilities for the benefit of patients and very stakeholders involved in the supply chain system in the State.
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