A sigh of relief is spreading across Isiolo County as shelves in public hospitals and rural dispensaries prepare to fill up with fresh stock of medicines worth KSh 28 million. The county government has flagged off a large consignment of essential drugs and supplies, a move expected to ease the occasional burden of drug shortages.
For many residents, the arrival of these supplies means more than stocked pharmacies. It signals access to timely treatment without costly or exhausting trips to bigger towns. Mothers seeking medicine for their children, patients living with chronic conditions, and families in far-flung villages can now count on reliable healthcare closer to home.
“We are restoring trust in our health system,” said Health CEC Lucy Kaburu, during the handover at Isiolo Teaching and Referral Hospital. “No one should be denied dignity or forced to travel long distances simply because essential drugs are missing.”
Her sentiments were reinforced by Chief Officer for Health, Dr. Mohamud Abdikadir, who promised swift delivery: “Every rural health centre will receive its share this week.”
This KSh 28 million investment goes beyond a one-off supply. It is part of Isiolo’s larger commitment to strengthen Primary Health Care and ensure that even the most remote facilities are dependable. By tackling drug shortages head-on, the county is not only improving health outcomes but also reinforcing the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
For households across Isiolo, this new chapter brings reassurance: the next time they step into a clinic, the medicine they need will be waiting.
