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Details of harmful Chinese contraceptive sold in Kenya

Boys born of mothers using the drug fail to develop sexual characteristics

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by MERCY ASAMBA

News23 September 2022 - 13:28
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In Summary


  • •Children below three years get slurred speech
  • •Girls start presenting sexual characteristics at early age

The Ministry of Health has raised an alarm over an illegal and dangerous drug being sold in the country.

The drug is retailing in the market as a Chinese herb and is touted to be a birth control pill that should be taken only once per month.

The ministry on Thursday raised an alarm that despite the Pharmacy and Poisons Board having issued an advisory about the drug whose manufacturer is unknown, the drug is still on sale in the Kenyan market despite its severe side effects.

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