The Ministry of Health has raised fresh concerns over the circulation of counterfeit, substandard, and falsified medicines.
The Ministry cautioned the public against buying drugs from unverified sources.
During a meeting with the Kenya Healthcare Federation in preparation for the Kenya Public Health International Conference (KEPHIC) 2026, Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni urged Kenyans to obtain medicines only from licensed pharmacies and authorised outlets rather than websites, social media pages or informal traders.
She also advised consumers to examine medicine packaging and seek professional guidance when they suspect a product may be unsafe.
“We have advised members of the public to avoid medicines sold through unverified websites, social media pages, informal traders or other unauthorised outlets, and also check the packaging to ensure the drugs are safe,” she stated.
The health PS specifically flagged suspected counterfeit emergency contraceptives, including Postinor-2, and urged anyone who encounters the suspected medicines to stop using them and seek medical advice.
