National Medical Stores (NMS) is a government-owned organization in Uganda. NMS is mandated to Procure, Store & Distribute Essential Medicines and Medical Supplies to all Public Health Facilities in the country. This mandate then grew to serve 100% of government health facilities including the police, army and prisons. In August 2012 this mandate was further expanded to the distribute Vaccines across the country. National Medical stores was established as a Statutory Corporation in 1993 by Act of Parliament, under Chapter 207 of the Laws of Uganda.
Our Mandate
To Procure, Store and Distribute essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities in Uganda.
PROCURE
We source Essential Medicines and Health Supplies through transparent, cost-effective, and quality-assured procurement processes in line with national standards.
Learn More
STORE
We securely store health commodities in our state-of-the-art warehouses in Kajjansi and Entebbe, ensuring proper temperature control and stock management.
Learn More
DISTRIBUTE
We deliver medicines and supplies across all districts of Uganda through a reliable, GPS-monitored fleet, reaching every public health facility.
Learn MoreOur Vision:
A Population with Adequate and Accessible Quality Medicines and Medical Supplies.
Our Mission:
To effectively and efficiently supply essential medicines and medical supplies to health facilities in Uganda