The distribution of Free Health Care medicines across the country covering 1,209 peripheral health units and 23 government hospitals started on November 23, 2015 for all 13 districts in the country. The distribution incorporates over 200 products including life-saving commodities.
Addressing a press briefing at the Central Medical Stores, New England in Freetown, the Director of Drugs and Medical Supplies, Mr. Bassie Turay noted the significant role played by the media in previous distributions, and during the launch of the Free Health Care in April 2010, and appealed for more support in monitoring the utilization in all health facilities.
The process he said is being conducted by the Ministry of Health and the National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit (NPPU) with the participation of key stakeholders representing the Police, Office of the National Security (ONS), Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Civil Societies and health development partners. The first trucks are scheduled to leave Freetown for the district on November 23, 2015 with completion of distribution to the health facilities in December 2015. Next distribution starts in February 2016.
The Director of Drugs and Medical Supplies, Mr. Bassie Turay reiterated government's continued commitment to ensure that beneficiaries of the Free Health Care Initiative: Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under five years continue to get the deserving treatment. He maintained the sustainability of services in all health facilities in the 13 districts. The sustainability of the free health care programme, Mr. Turay said is key in the government's Nine Months Recovery Programme within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Source - www.Allafrica.com
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