AVOID SELF MEDICATION SAYS POISONS BOARD
- Nov 22, 2022
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By Clive Ayuko
Nairobi, Kenya 22nd November 2022
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has today urged Kenyans to desist from purchasing antibacterial drugs over the counter without seeking medical advice from health professionals.
Speaking during an event organized by the Kenya Medical Association KMA to commemorate the WORLD ANTIMICROBIAL AWARENESS WEEK at a Nairobi Hotel today afternoon in light to increased resistance to antibacterial drugs Dr. Karim Wanga who represented Pharmacy and Poisons board CEO urged Kenyans to desist from purchase of Anti-bacterial medicine over the counter in chemists as misinformed diagnosis may increase resistance of the said patients to antibacterial medicines during subsequent treatment.
“…Some of the most abused drugs are the Penicillin type drugs used in treatment of Upper Respiratory Truct Infections (Throat Ailments) to include Azithromycin and Amoxillin Said Dr. Rose Kinuthia who spoke on behalf of Kenyatta National Hospital.
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