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September 24, 2026
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Stephen Kigera: Pharmacists play critical role in healthcare

Stephen Kigera: Pharmacists play critical role in healthcare

We need pharmacists in our clinics and communities to explain treatments and help people use medicines effectively...

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Pharmacists play a vital role in Kenya's healthcare system, contributing to patient care, medicine quality, and supply chain integrity. This contribution is highlighted by the legacy of Rev Sr Joan Devane, founder of the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS).

  • Rev Sr Joan Devane, a pharmacist and medical mission sister, founded MEDS in 1986.
  • MEDS helped faith-based hospitals reduce pharmaceutical expenditure by approximately 20 to 30 percent.
  • This year's World Pharmacists Day theme, "Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures," underscores their broad impact beyond dispensing prescriptions.

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