Strengthening Health Supply Chain Planning: Validation of the Quantification Handbook in Machakos

Venue: Machakos
Dates: 20–23 April 2026

CIPS HPA recently provided technical support to the Directorate of Health Products and Technologies (DHPT) during the validation and finalisation of the Quantification Handbook—a vital resource that has been under review for some time and is now nearing adoption.

Collaborative Validation Workshop

The four‑day workshop brought together national and county stakeholders to consolidate feedback from earlier drafts and refine the handbook into a final, practical reference document. The activity was primarily supported by inSupply Health, with additional contributions from key partners including Lwala Community Alliance, VillageReach, and CIPS HPA.

A Practical Tool for Decision‑Makers

The Quantification Handbook is designed to support decision‑makers and managers of health products and technologies (HPT) across all levels of the healthcare system. By simplifying and systematising forecasting and supply planning processes, the handbook aims to improve the reliability and availability of essential health products nationwide. In addition, it provides guidance on advocacy for increased budgetary allocations for health products and technologies—an important step toward sustainable health system financing.

Broad County Representation

The validation workshop benefited from strong county representation, with participants drawn from Nairobi, Isiolo, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Migori, Baringo, Kwale, Turkana, Murang’a, and Laikipia counties. This diverse participation ensured that the handbook reflects real‑world county experiences and practical supply chain challenges.

CIPS HPA was represented by Daniel Menge, Technical Specialist, who shared valuable insights from his extensive experience supporting counties in quantification and supply planning for health products and technologies in Kenya.

A Milestone for Health Supply Chain Strengthening

The successful validation of the Quantification Handbook highlights the power of collaboration between government and partners in developing tools that strengthen health supply chains. Once adopted, the handbook is expected to play a critical role in improving planning, budgeting, and access to essential health products—ultimately contributing to better health outcomes across the country.