Ensuring Every Medicine Reaches the Right Patient at the Right Time

Health outcomes are directly linked to the efficiency of medical supply chains. Delays or misplaced commodities can mean life or death in emergencies. Kenya’s drive to digitize medical deliveries provides an opportunity to transform the system.

By integrating GS1 standards, every product, batch and shipment is uniquely identifiable and scannable. Health workers can immediately confirm what they received, where it came from and when it expires. Automated data capture reduces human errors and improves reporting speed. This ensures that hospitals are stocked appropriately, emergency responses are faster and wastage is minimized. In effect, GS1 traceability empowers decision-makers with actionable insights while protecting patients from shortages or expired medicines.