Medicines Stories

Drug shortages and struggle for health equity: Kenya's uphill battle to actualise Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 11, 2025

As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...

Relief as Sericho residents in Isiolo receive medical supplies after Assembly’s intervention
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

The action followed urgent appeals from Sericho residents during the Bunge Mashinani programme regarding the acute shortage of medical supplies.

Customer misconceptions and drug misuse fuel antimicrobial resistance, warns pharmacist
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 10, 2024

Fawdowsa stresses the importance of trusting pharmacists and following their advice, as it can significantly impact treatment outcomes and help combat...

Kilifi County introduces strict surveillance measures to curb theft of medicines
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 23, 2024

The county has implemented a code alert system to track all vehicles transporting medicines to dispensaries.

Pharmaceutical Society demands tough penalties for illegal drug sales to minors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2024

The call came after an operation saw 21 pharmacies shut down in Mombasa last week for illegally selling Rohypnol.

State kicks off inspection of veterinary stores countrywide
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 10, 2024

Kenya has in the past recorded trends of misuse of prescription animal medicines as narcotics, necessitating a multi-agency government approach to eli...

On the Margins: Street families highlight challenges in accessing healthcare
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 16, 2024

In response to these pressing issues, various organizations advocating for street individuals' rights convened a training program targeting service pr...

Over 2,000 residents in Garissa villages targeted for medical aid 
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2024

Those targeted are pastoralists with limited access to healthcare facilities. 

Garissa praised for using WhatsApp to manage health emergencies
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 26, 2024

Garissa has leveraged the WhatsApp platform to assist in organizing transport and inter-facility transfers.

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