How poor-quality drugs find their way into Kenyan hospitals and pharmacies There have been at least 16 recalls of medical products so far this year Health 51 min ago

Here’s how it works From regulators, healthcare professionals to everyday consumers, we all have a part to play in ensuring that medicines remain safe, quality, and effective Why the pharmacy at the corner could help fix Kenya’s healthcare gaps The principle behind the Pharmcay First model is pragmatic, as community pharmacists are often the patient’s first interaction with the health system Why that medicine you bought may not be real From falsified HIV treatments to degraded diabetes drugs, counterfeit medicines are reaching patients through licensedPatients and members of the public also report suspected poor-quality products through healthcare workers and the Board’s reporting channels.“A batch of medicine can leave a factory in perfect condition but become substandard later due to poor storage conditions, extreme heat during transit, or high humidity in a rural facility,” he says.