A8: The FFS model reduces the financial burden on county health facilities by eliminating the need for upfront costs on medical equipment. Payment is made to vendors based on services rendered, which improves financial efficiency.

A7: The model provides healthcare workers with ongoing training on how to operate and maintain advanced medical equipment. As technology evolves, vendors will also offer refresher courses, ensuring that workers remain proficient.

A6: The FFS model will improve healthcare delivery by ensuring that medical equipment remains available, functional, and updated.

A5: The FFS model contributes to sustainability by shifting the financial burden of equipment provision to vendors, enabling counties to focus on healthcare delivery. Vendors cover equipment costs, while the government reimburses for services based on pre-approved tariffs.

A4: The implementation of the FFS model followed a transparent tendering process guided by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.

A3: The Fee-for-Service (FFS) model enables contracted vendors to provide, install, and maintain medical equipment with no upfront costs to county health facilities.

A2: The transition was essential due to the expiration of the MES program, which played a critical role in supplying medical equipment to public health facilities. As MES concluded, NESP was introduced to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services, particularly in surgery, radiology, and ICU care.

A1: The National Equipment Service Program (NESP) is designed to ensure continuous access to medical equipment in county health facilities across Kenya. Launched after the expiration of the Medical Equipment Service (MES) program in December 2023, NESP builds on the successes of MES.