HEALTH CS ADEN DUALE CHAMPIONS FULL DIGITIZATION OF KENYA’S PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has noted that his ministry is committed to the digitization of the entire pharmaceutical ecosystem. The CS reiterated that the move is aimed at creating a modern, an efficient and independent regulatory environment that can keep up with evolving science and practice. Speaking during the 45th annual Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya scientific conference at Sarova Whitesands in Mombasa County, the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale noted that his ministry is working round the clock to ensure that there is a shift from passive to active surveillance in the pharmaceutical society. He disclosed that the digitizing of the Health Products Supply chain will facilitate visibility of the movement of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical products across the healthcare system. sentiments echoed by Director General for Health Patrick Smith. The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya has been called upon to identify policy barriers under the presidential directive in boosting local manufacturing of the products to match evolving best standards