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October 2, 2026
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Kenya urges African regulators to harmonise health product rules

Kenya urges African regulators to harmonise health product rules

African regulators should harmonise their systems and strengthen reliance to improve access to health products, Pharmacy and Poisons Board Chairperson Dr. John Munyu has said. Speaking at the closing of the 6th PharmaReg & MedDevReg AfriSummit in Nairobi on Friday, Dr. Munyu call..

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Kenya is urging African regulators to harmonize their health product systems to boost access and local manufacturing, as highlighted at a recent summit in Nairobi.

  • Kenya aims for at least 50% of essential health products to be locally produced by 2030.
  • Key figures include Pharmacy and Poisons Board Chairperson Dr. John Munyu and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
  • Africa currently imports over 70% of its health products, underscoring the need for reduced reliance on imports and strengthened local markets.

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