Kenya does not export blood products, CS Duale clarifies

The Ministry of Health has addressed concerns surrounding organ transplant services and misleading reports alleging the export of blood products from Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale who Thursday appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Health on Thursday, clari..

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has clarified that Kenya does not export blood products, refuting claims of such activities and assuring the public about the safety of the national blood system.

Kenya does not manufacture nor export blood products like antisera or plasma-derived items; these are imported.
The clarification came from CS Aden Duale before the Senate Standing Committee on Health.
The Ministry of Health will work with investigative agencies to apprehend individuals spreading misleading health information.