The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a public alert over a falsified batch of a cancer treatment drug circulating in the Kenyan market, raising safety concerns for patients and healthcare providers. According to a public alert released on May 25, 2026, routine post-marketing surveillance detected a falsified product in circulation. “During the course
A pharmacy in Kenya has become the center of attention among many individuals owing to its introduction of condoms popularly referred to as smart condoms that are believed to change their color in case of the presence of sexually transmitted diseases during intercourse. In its promotional message, the condom was endorsed by a lady who
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has introduced a new guideline to regulate Medical Device Software (MDSW) as Kenya responds to the rapid growth of digital health technologies. The framework sets out clear rules for software used in healthcare, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Software in a Medical Device (SiMD). According to