Fake medicine alert: Why you should buy drugs from licensed outlets
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The government has ramped up efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit and substandard medicines in Kenya. At a conference with the Kenya Healthcare Federation, the Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary emphasized the need for greater collaboration to protect public health. Since January 2025, 67 products have been removed from shelves, and illegal outlets have been shut down.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is also intensifying its crackdown on fake medicines. The government is implementing measures such as the Track and Trace System to ensure medicine quality and safety. The PS urged Kenyans to purchase drugs only from licensed pharmacies and cautioned against buying from unverified online sources or social media pages.
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