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September 28, 2026
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Kenya strengthens local pharmaceutical production for health security

Kenya strengthens local pharmaceutical production for health security

Kenya is strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory cooperation to expand access to quality health products and build more resilient health systems across Africa...

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Kenya is bolstering its local pharmaceutical production and regulatory frameworks to enhance health security and reduce reliance on imports across Africa. This initiative aims to expand access to quality health products and build more resilient health systems on the continent.

  • Kenya aims to achieve 50% local production of essential health products by 2030.
  • Key figures include Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
  • The country is also working towards WHO Maturity Level 3 for its regulatory system, with 13 new pharmaceutical companies already operational.

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