Duale Clarifies New Pharmacy Practice Standards After Protest by Diploma Holders

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Kenya

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Duale Clarifies New Pharmacy Practice Standards After Protest by Diploma Holders

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale clarified the new 2026 Good Pharmacy Practice Standards following protests by diploma-holding pharmacists in Kenya. He stated that the standards do not restrict diploma holders or any pharmacy professionals from practicing. The protests were led by pharmaceutical technologists represented by the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association, who raised concerns about the guidelines governing the management of pharmacy services in Level 3 health facilities.

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