National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit Act, 2012
An Act establishing the National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit to procure and supply medicines and medical supplies for the public health system.
Summary
The National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit Act, 2012 establishes the National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit (NPPU) as the central body responsible for the procurement, storage and distribution of medicines, vaccines and medical supplies for the public health sector in Sierra Leone.
The Act provides for the Unit's establishment, governance and functions, aiming to secure a reliable, quality-assured and cost-effective supply of essential medicines and to strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain. It provides for the Unit's operations, quality assurance and accountability, supporting the delivery of health services, including free health care.
Main provisions
- Establishes the National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit.
- Provides for its governance and functions.
- Centralises the procurement of medicines and medical supplies.
- Provides for storage, distribution and the pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Provides for quality assurance and accountability in supply.