Dar es Salaam.
THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and AIDS has called on institutions owed by the Medicines Depot (MSD) to pay the debts which generally amount to more than Shs. 20 billion and among those owed money are the Muhimbili National Hospital and MOI.
The Medical Supply Department (MSD) has stated that in the 2023/24 Financial Year, it is expected to enhance the availability of health products including medicines, medical devices and reagents, through specific strategies set by the Department.
The increase in the distribution of health products by the Medical Dispensary (MSD) since the Financial Year 2022/23 after a review of the supply chain and recommendations for improvements in the distribution of health products, has led to improved availability of these products in the country.
The PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION (MSD) has said that the distribution of modern medicines and equipment on Mafia Island in the Coast region has succeeded in reducing the referrals of patients from the island to be treated in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking yesterday on Mafia Island, the MSD Customer Service Officer for the region, Diana Kimario, said the depot has succeeded in reducing the referrals of patients from Mafia Island to Dar es Salaam by installing modern medical equipment, especially laboratory and surgical equipment.
The Medicines Distribution Center (MSD) has met with more than 200 manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of health products from abroad and within the country to discuss ways to improve cooperation and enhance the availability of health products in the country.
At the event, the Minister of Health, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, explained to the stakeholders that the government continues to improve cooperation with the private sector to promote the establishment of health product industries in the country.
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