12 Decades of 'Health' in the Custody of 'Accountability'

At KD 20 million, including medicines, vaccines, and sera

Al-Siyasa learned that the Ministry of Public Health is awaiting approval from the Court of Audit to conclude 12 contracts, 11 of which amount to KD 19.975 million for the purchase of medicines, vaccines, and sera, the supply of automated systems, and other medical supplies required for hospitals and health centers affiliated with the ministry across all regions.

The three largest contracts by value were: the contract for the supply of vaccines and sera, which is the highest-value contract at KD 11.520 million; followed by the contract for updating and developing the network infrastructure, with a total cost of KD 2.300 million; and the contract for supplying an automated system for dental health services in centers and clinics, at a cost of KD 1.600 million.

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The ministry submits contracts to the Court of Audit after obtaining approval from the Central Tenders Committee, at different times. Once it receives the Court’s approval, the ministry concludes the contracts with the winning bids that comply with the technical specifications set by the Central Tenders Committee. If there are any observations, the ministry will address them to secure approval for implementing the contracts, which are part of the ministry’s strenuous efforts to ensure the availability of medicines and necessary medical supplies for hospitals and health centers, and to strengthen pharmaceutical security.