Nyahururu, Laikipia County – Health Procurement Africa (HPA) has recently supported Laikipia County's Health Products and Technologies Unit (HPTU) in a comprehensive quantification exercise for its HPT requirements for the fiscal years 2024/2025 to 2026/2027. This vital one-week workshop, held in the scenic town of Nyahururu, marked the culmination of an extensive series of quantification sub-activities that began with meticulous planning, data collection from various health facilities, data processing, and final aggregation and extrapolation.
This quantification exercise came at a crucial time for Laikipia County, whose previous similar effort was conducted in 2021. Given the ever-changing disease and demographic patterns in the county, this updated exercise is essential for accurate health planning and resource allocation. The resulting report will provide a comprehensive overview of the county's HPT needs, encompassing the full range of Health Products and Technologies. Notably, it will also address specific requirements for Maternal and Neonatal Health and Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), which are among the leading causes of morbidity in the county.
During the workshop, Dr. Ngeleso, the Head of HPTU, underscored the importance of the quantification report as an advocacy tool. "This report will be pivotal in advocating for improved funding for HPT procurement at both the county level and among donors," he remarked. The sentiment was echoed by Dr. Jonah Maina from the Department of Health Products and Technologies (DHPT), who highlighted the broader implications of the exercise. "Quantification is critical in informing policy and decision-making at the national level. It is imperative for counties to plan and budget for HPT supply chain system strengthening activities, especially during Annual Work Planning," he stated.
The workshop benefited significantly from the support of inSupply Health, particularly in the automation of the aggregation process. Muthoni Maina from inSupply Health played a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of this task, further enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the quantification exercise.
Their collective efforts and expertise were instrumental in the success of this initiative, demonstrating the power of collaboration in addressing health challenges.
As HPA continues to support health systems strengthening across Africa, this successful quantification exercise in Laikipia County stands as a testament to the importance of accurate data, strategic planning, and robust collaboration. The insights gained and the report generated will not only serve Laikipia County in its current health planning but will also set a benchmark for other counties to follow.
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