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The Medical Stores Department (MSD) , serving the nation's healthcare needs was created by an act of Parliament in 1993 with the express objective of furnishing to the nation good quality drugs and medical equipment at accessible prices,made available through approved government and non-government agencies throughout Tanzania.
Click here to view the Act. MSD is an autonomous department of the Ministry Of Health and operates on a commercial basis, being responsible for its own self sustaining financially.MSD management reports to a board of trustees (BoT) composed of eminent public servants, medical professionals and business persons, who provide guidance and oversight to MSD operations.MSD's commercial operations provide funds sufficient for the maintenance and growth of the department without drawing upon outside resources. Thus, management works on the strictest of principles regarding cost analysis, cost effective operations and transparency.Integrity is of the highest importance and MSD relies on Internal auditing as well as external audit procedure to validate all financial operations.
MSD VISION
To provide quality medical Services Closer to People
MSD MISSION STATEMENT:
To make available at all times essential drugs and medical supplies of acceptable quality at cost-effective prices to the population through government and approved non-government and private health facilities.
MSD's OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
To develop,maintain and manage an efficient and cost-effective system of procurement, storage and distribution of approved essential drugs and other medical supplies required for use with the country at all times.
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