Kenya is gearing up to host the 7th East Africa Pharma Expo 2023 which seeks to place local manufacturing at the centre of attaining UHC and improving quality of life.
The two days expo which is scheduled to take place on October 3 and 4 will be held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board CEO Fred Siyoi is the chief patron of the expo.
Kenya is rooting for local manufacturing of health products to reduce costs and ensure accessibility for all citizens.
“The event provides an opportunity to showcase and boost local manufacturing in the healthcare sector within the East Africa region,” PPB said in a statement.
Acknowledging the competitive potential of local manufacturers and their capacity to expand, the government is determined to leverage UHC and scale up the production of essential supplies.
Kenya is committed to ensuring the highest health standards for its citizens, with local manufacturing at the core of the country's healthcare agenda.
According to PPB chairman Charles Githinji, local manufacturing is crucial in providing affordable healthcare to all Kenyans.
“This agenda prioritises the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals within the country to guarantee affordable healthcare for every Kenyan, regardless of their background or status,” he said.
Already, the government of Netherlands has committed to supporting Kenya’s plan to have local manufacturing of essential health products among other development projects.
