Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has initiated an immediate nationwide crackdown on pharmacies to combat the distribution of counterfeit medicine. This directive includes inspections of pharmacies operating illegally or selling unverified medications.

• All pharmacy operators must obtain proper approval or face significant penalties.
• Ministry of Health will enforce stricter regulations on healthcare facilities exceeding licensed bed capacity.
• Duale emphasized that patients' dignity must be protected, stating, “From now on, the patient is the boss.”