Stephen Musungu
In reaction to the shocking revelation by Citizen TV regarding the blue pill’s extensive misuse and unregulated sale, the Health Ministry has come up with a series of new regulatory measures that would serve to control their distribution and sale in a stricter manner throughout the country.
The move comes at a time when the public is more concerned than ever about the safety, quality, and unauthorized circulation of these medicines, which have been linked to health risks when improperly used or sold without proper oversight.Health officials have pointed out that with the introduction of these measures there will be stricter licensing and monitoring of outlets selling blue pills, and also pharmacies and medical stores will be under enhanced surveillance so as to ensure compliance with national standards.
The Ministry made it clear that vendors must now comply with very strict, transparent, and clear regulatory guidelines, which include verification of prescriptions and keeping of proper records as part of efforts to protect public health and shrink illegal outlets.The decision is an indication of the rising pressure from health advocates, medical professionals, and the general public after the Citizen TV investigation revealed cases of counterfeit and unregulated blue pills entering consumer markets.
The authorities made a promise to enforce the new regulations vigorously and already issued a warning that violators will be heavily penalized. The Ministry also asked people in Kenya to be careful, to seek the opinion of a qualified health practitioner, and to report any drug sales suspected to be unlicensed or otherwise suspicious to the relevant authorities.
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