Kenyans Put on Alert as Fake Drugs Flood Pharmacies and Online Markets

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning after authorities uncovered a growing circulation of counterfeit medicines and medical products in Kenya..

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The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a surge in fake medicines and medical products, including counterfeit Viagra and HIV test kits, entering the Kenyan market, posing a significant risk to public health.

A new nationwide digital medicine tracking system is set to go live on August 1 to combat the issue.
Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale announced the initiative, which will trace medicines from manufacturer to patient.
The system aims to identify and hold responsible parties accountable for the distribution of unsafe drugs, particularly concerning those sold online and in informal markets.

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