During the 7th Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA VII) in Mombasa, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized the need for robust regulatory systems and increased local production of medical products across Africa. This initiative aims to reduce the continent's heavy reliance on imports and bolster health security.

• Africa currently imports more than 90 percent of its medicines.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale represented President William Ruto at the conference.
• Kenya has initiated end-to-end digital systems for procurement, quality surveillance, and tracking of medical products to combat substandard goods.