“In this kind of arrangement, the government brings in the medical staff, and as an organization, we will invest in making it sustainable, clean, and comfortable for the staff and patients,” he said.
There are only three dispensaries in the area which are not sufficient for the huge population.
Dr. Odede further said his organization is glad to partner with both the county government and national government to provide medical services not only in Mukuru but also in Kibera and Mathare slums.
He said his organization will discuss with Governor Johnson Sakaja to see which facilities need to be improved, especially with medical supplies and infrastructure.
The SHOFCO Founder said the Pharmacy will serve as a model, and if it succeeds then it will be replicated across other slums in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
“We work closely with the county government, to supplement them because public health facilities do not have adequate drugs.
"So through such partnerships, Shofco is investing a small amount of money in such a facility, and if this succeeds as a model, we can expand to other places," he said.
Mukuru Kwa Njenga Member of County Assembly, Francis Kimondo welcomed the unveiling of the facility, saying it is a huge relief to the members of the Community.
“This is because a random spot check of the prices shows that they are halfway what other retail pharmacies charge, meaning affordability will not be an issue to this community,” he said.
Odede noted that the organization will utilize the Sh300 to be paid to the Social Health Insurance to make it sustainable.
