{"id":91555,"date":"2023-05-04T16:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T16:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/local-manufacture-of-drugs-tops-agenda-as-who-meets-pharmacy-board"},"modified":"2023-05-04T16:24:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T16:24:00","slug":"local-manufacture-of-drugs-tops-agenda-as-who-meets-pharmacy-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/local-manufacture-of-drugs-tops-agenda-as-who-meets-pharmacy-board","title":{"rendered":"Local manufacture of drugs tops agenda as WHO meets Pharmacy Board"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya is hosting a two-day high-level meeting to discuss the country\u2019s plan to locally manufacture healthcare products.<\/p>\n

The meeting brings together officials from the World Health Organization and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).<\/p>\n

Key on the agenda is to deliberate on the country\u2019s regulatory systems strengthening as the country gears towards becoming a leading regional hub for the production of medicines and healthcare supplies.<\/p>\n

Kenya is rooting for local manufacturing of health products to reduce costs and ensure accessibility for all citizens.<\/p>\n

The PPB chairman Charles Githinji has emphasised the crucial role of local manufacturing in providing affordable healthcare to all Kenyans and reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting local pharmaceutical production.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agenda prioritises the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals within the country to guarantee affordable healthcare for every Kenyan, regardless of their background or status,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Githinji has, however, acknowledged the challenges faced, including inadequate human resources, which pose strategic implications.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging the competitive potential of local manufacturers and their capacity to expand, the government is determined to leverage UHC and scale up the production of essential supplies.<\/p>\n

The meeting is expected to provide valuable insights into strengthening the national regulatory system and the local pharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n

Also in attendance are members of the PPB board including the CEO, directors and senior managers.<\/p>\n

The visit underscores Kenya’s commitment to ensuring the highest health standards for citizens, with local manufacturing at the core of the country’s healthcare agenda.<\/p>\n

Githinji has reaffirmed the board’s commitment to continuous capacity building for local manufacturing, compliance with good manufacturing practices, and ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines.<\/p>\n

He underlined the critical role of local manufacturing in achieving effective and affordable healthcare.<\/p>\n

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