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September 15, 2026
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Fake medicine alert: Why you should buy drugs from licensed outlets

Fake medicine alert: Why you should buy drugs from licensed outlets

MoH says substandard and falsified medicines remain a global public health threat requiring vigilance and coordinated action..

✨ Key Highlights

Kenyan authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the sale of fake and substandard medicines by cracking down on illegal pharmaceutical outlets and unscrupulous operators.

  • Since January 2025, 67 products have been recalled, and illegal outlets shut down.
  • Key figures include Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
  • Kenyans are urged to purchase medicines only from licensed pharmacies and authorized outlets, avoiding unverified websites and social media.

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