Kenya urges African regulators to harmonise health product rules
Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board Chairperson Dr. John Munyu has called on African regulators to harmonise their health product regulations and enhance systems reliance. Speaking at the conclusion of the 6th PharmaReg & MedDevReg AfriSummit in Nairobi, Dr. Munyu emphasised the need for regulatory collaboration, support for local manufacturing, and stronger markets for African-made health products to improve access and availability across the continent.
Key points
- Dr. John Munyu urges African regulators to harmonise health product rules.
- Call made during the closing of the 6th PharmaReg & MedDevReg AfriSummit in Nairobi.
- Emphasis on regulatory collaboration and stronger support for local manufacturing.
- Aim to improve access to health products across Africa.
- Focus on building stronger markets for African-made medical products.
Why it matters
Harmonising health product regulations can streamline approvals and distribution, making medicines and medical devices more accessible and affordable for Kenyans and other Africans. Strengthened regional cooperation is key to boosting local manufacturing and securing sustainable health markets, which is vital for addressing health challenges and improving outcomes continent-wide.
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