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December 29, 2025
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Kenyans Warned Against Use of Some Drugs During Festive Season

Kenyans Warned Against Use of Some Drugs During Festive Season

According to the ministry, Kenyans purchase these drugs to prevent symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea, which are common during the festive season...

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Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has warned Kenyans against the unauthorized use of antibiotics during the festive season to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

  • Muthoni stressed that individuals experiencing common symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting should seek a doctor's prescription instead of self-medicating.
  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and indirectly contributed to 4.95 million deaths, according to the World Health Organisation.
  • The advisory also urged Kenyans to practice good hygiene, avoid sharing personal items, and exercise caution around vulnerable groups to prevent contagious diseases.

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