Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits
- Kenyan authorities have warned about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, stating that their safety and efficacy cannot be guaranteed.
- The drugs, falsely labeled as Truvada, were found in two batches and their distribution is being closely monitored by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Kenya's National Syndemic Diseases Control Council has recently reported a 61% increase in HIV infection rates among young adults, raising concerns about the availability and authenticity of HIV drugs in the country.
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Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- Kenyan authorities issued a warning Wednesday about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, saying their "safety, quality and efficacy cannot be assured."
Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities issued a warning Wednesday about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, saying their "safety, quality and efficacy cannot be assured.
Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities have issued a warning about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, saying their “safety, quality and efficacy cannot be assured.” The Pharmacy and Poisons Board said the drugs were in two batches falsely labeled as Truvada, a commonly used HIV prevention drug worldwide. Truvada is manufactured by U.S.-based Gilead Sciences Inc., which in January wa…
Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities have issued a warning about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, saying their “safety, quality and efficacy cannot be assured.” The Pharmacy and Poisons Board said the drugs were in two batches falsely labeled as Truvada, a commonly used HIV prevention drug worldwide. Truvada is manufactured by U.S.-based Gilead Sciences Inc., which in January wa…
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