The Pharmacy and Poisons Board, (PPB) has closed down 118 illegal chemists and seized 149 cartons of assorted medicine in Central region. The PPB inspectors in conjunction with the national police service have also arrested 97 people and arraigned them in court charged with various offences. Dr.Dominic Kariuki, the Deputy Director Inspectorate at PPB said […]
Continue ReadingThe Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has embarked on a 90 days countrywide crackdown against quackery and unregistered medical practitioners in the sector. The Board contends the impromptu crackdowns and the inspection of health facilities that began last week are meant to force total compliance with regulations governing health matters. The PPB Chairman, Dr. Jackson […]
Continue ReadingThe Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board (PPB) drug inspectors in Garissa have closed down 30 premises for operating illegal pharmacies and arrested 21 suspects in a sting operation to rid the town of quacks. According to the Director of Inspection, Surveillance and Enforcement, Dr. Jecinta Wasike, the offenders were charged with operating unlicensed premises and employing […]
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