Kenyan counties urged to buy generic drugs

A government medical supplies agency has urged counties to buy generic drugs rather than brand names to make healthcare more affordable for Kenyans.

Eliud Muriithi, director of commercial services at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), said counties would still get value for money when buying generic drugs and the move would help provide quality medicine for Kenyans at affordable prices.

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Kenyan counties urged to buy generic drugs

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