East African Journal of Health and Science
Adequacy of County Financial Allocations for Essential Medicines in Rural Public Health Facilities in Mandera County, Kenya
Essential medicines are fundamental to effective healthcare delivery, yet inadequate financial allocations continue to undermine their availability in rural public health facilities in Kenya. This study assessed the adequacy of county financial allocations for essential medicines in rural public health facilities in Mandera County, Kenya, between 2022 and 2024. A mixed-methods cross-sectional design was employed involving 79 healthcare personnel drawn from dispensaries, health centres, and sub-county hospitals, alo …