Central Medical Supplies Is responsible for facilitation of the major part of health care in the Sudan, by means of providing medical supplies. It is the national center for selection, procurement, storage and distribution of medical supplies. CMS was established in 1937. In February 1991 CMS became a “Public Organization” under the Organization Act. 1991” which allows CMS to exercise the maximum possible autonomy within the framework of the Government of Sudan select, procure, store and distribute medicines and medical equipment   to public and private sector. CMS has the obligation to exercise maximum skill, efficiency and diligence in infilling these roles to safeguard that Medical Supplies reach their destination At the right moment. The clients of CMS CMS has various types of clients including rural, provincial, regional, teaching and university hospitals as well as private health facilities and NGO’s donor agencies, etc.. The Role of the Ministry Of Finance The Ministry Of Finance (MOF) delegates to the CMS the authority to procure and handle medical supplies on behalf of Government Of Sudan/MOH. Operational Budget The MOF puts upon CMS the obligation to annually present operational budget for its own functioning. MOF authorized CMS to add a margin to the cost of medical supplies. This margin shall cover the expenses of all external and internal operations of CMS. The Role of the Ministry Of Health The MOH under it’s obligation has to provide medical services to the entire population of the Sudan. It delegates a major part of this task to CMS including the selection, procurement, storage and distribution of medical supplies. CMS exercises task obligations in accordance with both the National Drug Policy and National List of Essential Drugs.   The total number of employees is 300. CMS plant is built in two main buildings of total area of about 45145 m2. The total roofed area is about 14000 m2. Warehouses area is about 10750 m2. To contact us click here