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Infection Control & PPE Stocking Guide for Hospitals in Kenya

4 min read · Updated 2026-04-16 · GlobalSurgicals export desk

Short answer

Hospitals in Kenya should keep 60–90 days of PPE, disinfectants and sterilisation consumables on hand, sourced from certified manufacturers. India supplies EN- and ASTM-tested gloves, gowns, masks and antiseptics at scale.

Key takeaways

  • Hold 60–90 days of safety stock
  • Check EN/ASTM test reports
  • Track sterilisation indicators per cycle
  • Rotate stock by expiry

Core PPE lines

  • Examination and surgical gloves
  • Surgical masks and respirators
  • Isolation and surgical gowns
  • Caps, shoe covers and face shields

Disinfection and antiseptics

Hand rubs, surface disinfectants, instrument detergents and skin antiseptics should be sourced with valid efficacy test reports.

Sterilisation consumables

Sterilisation wraps, pouches, indicator tapes and biological indicators keep CSSD compliant.

Buying for Kenya

Combine PPE with other consumables in one shipment to Mombasa to keep landed cost low and meet Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) documentation needs in one dossier.

Calculating safety stock

Multiply average monthly PPE and disinfectant usage by 2–3 to set a 60–90 day buffer, adjusting upward for facilities in Kenya handling isolation wards or outbreak response.

Keeping audit-ready documentation

Store batch certificates, EN/ASTM test reports and delivery notes together per shipment so infection-control audits and accreditation visits move quickly.

Sea freight

14–20 days

To Mombasa from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.

Air freight

2–4 days

From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.

Documents we provide for Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)

  • ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
  • CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
  • Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
  • Technical file / product dossier formatted for the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
  • Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
  • Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)

Where healthcare construction is growing in Kenya

  • Nairobi - new private hospital wings and county referral facilities
  • Konza Technopolis - a planned smart city

Get the Kenya surgical supply catalogue

Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Kenya, sent within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Kenya?+

Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Kenya price list (CIF Mombasa) within one business day.

How long does shipping from India to Kenya take?+

Sea freight to Mombasa takes about 14–20 days; air freight about 2–4 days.

Which standards do your gloves and gowns meet?+

Products are tested to relevant EN and ASTM standards; test reports are shared with the catalogue.

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